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legislators

 

[ ˈlɛdʒɪˌsleɪtərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

government

Legislators are individuals who are elected or appointed to make laws, especially members of a legislative body such as a parliament or congress.

Synonyms

lawmakers, politicians, representatives.

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Word Description / Examples
legislators

Use this term when referring to individuals who are specifically involved in the creation and enactment of laws within a legislative body.

  • The legislators debated the new tax bill for several hours.
  • A group of state legislators is pushing for education reform.
lawmakers

This word can be used interchangeably with 'legislators' but is slightly less formal. It emphasizes the function of making laws.

  • The lawmakers have an important role in shaping the future of the country.
  • Several lawmakers walked out of the session in protest.
politicians

This is a broader term that includes anyone involved in politics, whether they make laws or not. It can have a slightly negative connotation implying self-interest.

  • Politicians often make promises during campaigns that they can't keep.
  • Many people believe that politicians are disconnected from the needs of ordinary citizens.
representatives

Use this term when referring to individuals elected to represent the interests of their constituents in a legislative body. This term emphasizes their role as a voice for the people.

  • Your local representative will be hosting a town hall meeting this weekend.
  • Representatives from the various states gathered to discuss the budget proposal.

Examples of usage

  • Legislators debate and vote on proposed laws.
  • The role of legislators is crucial in the functioning of a democratic society.

Translations

Translations of the word "legislators" in other languages:

🇵🇹 legisladores

🇮🇳 विधायक

🇩🇪 Gesetzgeber

🇮🇩 legislator

🇺🇦 законодавці

🇵🇱 ustawodawcy

🇯🇵 立法者

🇫🇷 législateurs

🇪🇸 legisladores

🇹🇷 yasama organları

🇰🇷 입법자

🇸🇦 المشرعون

🇨🇿 zákonodárci

🇸🇰 zákonodarcovia

🇨🇳 立法者

🇸🇮 zakonodajalci

🇮🇸 löggjafar

🇰🇿 заң шығарушылар

🇬🇪 კანონმდებლები

🇦🇿 qanunvericilər

🇲🇽 legisladores

Etymology

The term 'legislator' originates from the Latin word 'legis,' which means law, and 'lator,' which means carrier or bringer. Throughout history, legislators have played a significant role in shaping societies by creating and amending laws to govern the people. From ancient civilizations to modern democracies, legislators have been fundamental in the development of legal systems and frameworks.

See also: legislation, legislative.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,036 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.