Cool MateLawmaker
UK /["/ˈlɔːmeɪkə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈlɔːmeɪkər/"]/
Definition
a politician who helps make the laws of a country
In simple words: A person who makes or changes laws.
Examples
- State lawmakers have been arguing over the new healthcare reform bill for months.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- state lawmaker
- federal lawmaker
- elected lawmaker
- current lawmaker
- lawmaker's proposal
Synonyms
- legislator
Antonyms
- lawbreaker
- criminal
Common mistakes
- 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.