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UK/["/ˈlɔːmeɪkə(r)/"]/US/["/ˈlɔːmeɪkər/"]/

Meaning of Lawmaker

a politician who helps make the laws of a country

In simple words: A person who makes or changes laws.

Lawmaker in a sentence

  • State lawmakers have been arguing over the new healthcare reform bill for months.

How to use Lawmaker

Used in discussions about politics or governance. Appropriate in news articles and formal discussions. Less common in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

lawmaker + subject complement

Memory hint

Think of 'law' + 'maker' – someone who makes the laws.

Related words

Collocations with Lawmaker

  • state lawmaker
  • federal lawmaker
  • elected lawmaker
  • current lawmaker
  • lawmaker's proposal

Synonyms for Lawmaker

  • legislator

Opposites of Lawmaker

Common mistakes with Lawmaker

  • Confused with 'lawyer' - a lawyer represents clients while a lawmaker creates laws.
  • Mixing up 'lawmaker' and 'legislator' - often used interchangeably but may have slight nuance based on context.

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Frequently asked questions about Lawmaker

What does Lawmaker mean?

A person who makes or changes laws.

What is the definition of Lawmaker?

a politician who helps make the laws of a country

How do you use Lawmaker in a sentence?

State lawmakers have been arguing over the new healthcare reform bill for months.

What are synonyms for Lawmaker?

Common alternatives include legislator.

What is the opposite of Lawmaker?

Opposite meanings include lawbreaker, criminal.

What words go with Lawmaker?

It commonly pairs with state lawmaker, federal lawmaker, elected lawmaker, current lawmaker, lawmaker's proposal.

What are common mistakes when using Lawmaker?

Confused with 'lawyer' - a lawyer represents clients while a lawmaker creates laws. Mixing up 'lawmaker' and 'legislator' - often used interchangeably but may have slight nuance based on context.

How do you pronounce Lawmaker?

US: /["/ˈlɔːmeɪkər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈlɔːmeɪkə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Lawmaker?

Used in discussions about politics or governance. Appropriate in news articles and formal discussions. Less common in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Lawmaker?

"Lawmaker" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.