Definition

A person who makes or enacts laws, usually as a member of a government body responsible for creating legislation.

Example

The legislator proposed a new law to improve public transportation.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new legislator in town?

Yeah, I heard they have some interesting ideas for the community.

I wonder how they plan to work with the existing legislator on those issues.

It’ll be interesting to see how they collaborate on new laws.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Legislator → It is formed from "legis" (from Latin, meaning law) and "lator" (from Latin "latus", meaning to bring or carry). A legislator is someone who brings or carries laws into existence.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'brings' ('lator') 'laws' ('legis') into being — that's what a legislator does.

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