Senator: meaning, definitions and examples

A member of the Senate, often used when discussing national legislative bodies or upper houses of legislature in many countries.

• The senator proposed a new bill to improve public health.
• She was elected as a senator last year.

A general term for anyone who makes laws, typically in a legislative body, applicable to members of national or state legislatures.

• The proposal was discussed by the legislators.
• She is a respected legislator known for her work on education reform.

A member of a legislative body, often used to refer to members of the House of Representatives in the United States, but can also refer to individuals representing a group in various legislatures.

• The representative for Ohio addressed the concerns of his constituents.
• Each district elects a representative to the state legislature.

A member of the United States House of Representatives, often used to refer to male members specifically.

• The congressman from New York spoke at the rally.
• As a congressman, he focuses on supporting small businesses.