Definition

Relating to or characteristic of a senator or the senate, which is a legislative body in government.

Example

The senatorial committee met to discuss the new legislation.

Conversation

Did you hear about the senatorial debate last night?

Yeah, it was pretty heated!

I found the senatorial discussions on healthcare particularly interesting.

Me too! It's such an important issue right now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Senatorial → It is formed from "senator" (from Latin "senator", meaning elder or member of the Senate) and "-ial" (meaning relating to). The word "senatorial" refers to something that is related to or characteristic of a senator or the Senate.

Memory Tip

Think of a senator, which means an elder or member of the Senate, and remember that "senatorial" describes anything related to them.

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