C1noun formal 10K+

Senator

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsenətə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsenətər/"]/

Meaning of Senator

a member of a senate

In simple words: A member of a government group that makes laws.

Senator in a sentence

• Senator McCarthy
• She has served as a Democratic senator for North Carolina since 2009.
• a Republican state senator
• the former US Senator, James Hurley
• He was elected senator for Pennsylvania.
• There was a visit to the area by a delegation of senior US senators.

How to use Senator

Used primarily in political contexts. It’s appropriate in discussions about government, politics, and legislation. Not typically used in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'senate-tor' — think of a person who debates in the senate.

Related words

Collocations with Senator

• American
• US
• Democratic
• elect
• elect somebody (as)
• become
• senators and congressmen
• senators and representatives
• senators on both sides of the aisle

Synonyms for Senator

• lawmaker
• legislator
• congressman
• politician

Opposites of Senator

• citizen
• commoner

Common mistakes with Senator

• Confused with 'senate' – 'senator' refers to the person, while 'senate' refers to the group.
• Incorrectly using 'senator' for members of other legislative bodies like the House of Representatives.
• Using the term without the appropriate title (e.g., 'Senator Smith').

Frequently asked questions about Senator

What does Senator mean?

A member of a government group that makes laws.

What is the definition of Senator?

a member of a senate

How do you use Senator in a sentence?

Senator McCarthy

Can you give another example of Senator?

She has served as a Democratic senator for North Carolina since 2009.

What are synonyms for Senator?

Common alternatives include lawmaker, legislator, congressman, politician.

What is the opposite of Senator?

Opposite meanings include citizen, commoner.

What words go with Senator?

It commonly pairs with American, US, Democratic, elect, elect somebody (as), become, senators and congressmen, senators and representatives, senators on both sides of the aisle.

What are common mistakes when using Senator?

Confused with 'senate' – 'senator' refers to the person, while 'senate' refers to the group. Incorrectly using 'senator' for members of other legislative bodies like the House of Representatives. Using the term without the appropriate title (e.g., 'Senator Smith').

How do you pronounce Senator?

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

Is Senator formal or informal?

"Senator" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Senator?

Used primarily in political contexts. It’s appropriate in discussions about government, politics, and legislation. Not typically used in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Senator?

"Senator" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.