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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024sen•a•tor /ˈsɛnətɚ/USA pronunciation n. [sometimes: Senator]- Governmenta member of a senate: [countable]Several senators were interviewed.[proper noun; used before a name]Senator Smith will answer your questions now.
sen•a•to•ri•al /ˌsɛnəˈtɔriəl/USA pronunciation adj. See -sene-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024sen•a•tor (sen′ə tər),USA pronunciation n. - Governmenta member of a senate.
- Government(cap.) (in the U.S.) a title of respect accorded a person who is or has been a member of the Senate.
- Latin senātor, equivalent. to sen(ātus) senate + -ātor -ator
- Anglo-French
- Middle English senatour 1175–1225
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