Meaning of Senate
In simple words: A group of people in the government who make laws.
Senate in a sentence
- a member of the Senate
- a Senate committee
- She is attempting to win a seat in the Irish Senate.
- The bill was passed by the Senate last month.
- the senate of Loughborough University
- The proposal requires the approval of the university senate.
How to use Senate
Used in formal discussions about government and politics. Not appropriate in casual conversations unless discussing government matters.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'senior' members making important laws.
Related words
Collocations with Senate
- U.S. Senate
- Senate committee
- Senate hearing
Synonyms for Senate
- legislative body
- upper house
- council
Opposites of Senate
- House of Representatives
- Assembly
Common mistakes with Senate
- Confused with 'senator' which refers to a member of the senate.
- Using informal language when discussing the senate.
- Mispronouncing it as 'sen-ate' instead of 'sen-uh-t'.
Senate appears in
Senate in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مجلس الشيوخ
مجموعة من الأشخاص في الحكومة يضعون القوانين.
- Bengaliবাংলা
سینٹ
সরকারের একটি দল যারা আইন তৈরি করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Senat
Eine Gruppe von Leuten in der Regierung, die Gesetze machen.
- SpanishEspañol
Senado
Un grupo de personas en el gobierno que hacen leyes.
- Persianفارسی
سنا
گروهی از افراد در دولت که قانونگذاری میکنند.
- FrenchFrançais
Sénat
Un groupe de personnes au gouvernement qui font les lois.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सीनेट
कानून बनाने वाले सरकारी लोगों का एक समूह।
- ItalianItaliano
Senato
Un gruppo di persone nel governo che crea le leggi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Senado
Um grupo de pessoas no governo que faz leis.
- RussianРусский
Сенат
Группа людей в правительстве, которые принимают законы.
- Urduاردو
سینیٹ
حکومت میں لوگوں کا ایک گروہ جو قانون بناتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
参议院
政府中负责制定法律的一群人。
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Frequently asked questions about Senate
What does Senate mean?
A group of people in the government who make laws.
What is the definition of Senate?
one of the two groups of elected politicians who make laws in some countries, for example in the US, Australia, Canada and France. The Senate is smaller than the other group but higher in rank. Many state parliaments in the US also have a Senate.
How do you use Senate in a sentence?
a member of the Senate
Can you give another example of Senate?
a Senate committee
What are synonyms for Senate?
Common alternatives include legislative body, upper house, council.
What is the opposite of Senate?
Opposite meanings include House of Representatives, Assembly.
What words go with Senate?
It commonly pairs with U.S. Senate, Senate committee, Senate hearing.
What are common mistakes when using Senate?
Confused with 'senator' which refers to a member of the senate. Using informal language when discussing the senate. Mispronouncing it as 'sen-ate' instead of 'sen-uh-t'.
How do you pronounce Senate?
US: /["/ˈsenət/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsenət/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Senate formal or informal?
"Senate" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Senate?
Used in formal discussions about government and politics. Not appropriate in casual conversations unless discussing government matters.
What CEFR level is Senate?
"Senate" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.

