Senator

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈsÉ›n.É™.tÉ™/
• US IPA: /ˈsÉ›n.É™.tÉš/, /ˈsÉ›n.É™.ɾɚ/

Alternative forms

• senatour obsolete

Origin

From Latin senātor, ultimately from senex ("old").

Full definition of senator

Noun

1. A member, normally elected, in the house or chamber of a legislature called a senate. The legislatures of the United States and Canada have senators.
• 2003, Olga Gardner Galvin, The Alphabet Challenge, Page 31It was disbanded when Derrick was only six, after that grouchy old ultra-Libertarian senator Timothy de Illy
2. (historical) A position in government held in ancient Rome by experienced, elder officials as advisors or consultants for younger, less experienced functionaries.
3. A member of the king's council.

Related terms

• senate
• senatress
• senatrix

Anagrams

• atoners, nor'-east, rotanes, treason