lawmaker

noun

law·​mak·​er ˈlȯ-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce lawmaker (audio)
: one who makes laws : legislator
lawmaking noun

Examples of lawmaker in a Sentence

the state's lawmakers worked long into the night drafting a bill that would be acceptable to everyone
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The California Legislature has undergone a historic shift and now includes 44 Latino lawmakers, more than a third of all state lawmakers and the most ever, a group that includes a growing number of Republicans. Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025 As lawmakers in Annapolis continue to debate energy solutions, residents have voiced frustration over mounting energy bills. Jessica Babb, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025 There was some discussion over renaming Washington's Birthday to Presidents' Day — but the idea, which triggered unease among Virginia lawmakers and others, was dropped. Avery Lotz, Axios, 17 Feb. 2025 Republican lawmakers have a slim majority in the House with 218 versus 215 Democratic lawmakers. Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for lawmaker 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lawmaker was in the 14th century

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“Lawmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lawmaker. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

lawmaker

noun
law·​mak·​er ˈlȯ-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce lawmaker (audio)
lawmaking adjective or noun

Legal Definition

lawmaker

noun
law·​mak·​er
: one that makes laws
especially : legislator
lawmaking noun

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