lawmaker

noun

law·​mak·​er ˈlȯ-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce lawmaker (audio)
Synonyms of lawmakernext
: 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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After all, plenty of the lawmakers who voted for the bill got into office winning votes from a majority of those who cast ballots on election day, not a majority of all voters in their districts. Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026 When Democrats overperformed in a special election last December in Tennessee, Justice was one of the GOP lawmakers calling on his party to take notice. Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 12 May 2026 Meanwhile, more than 100 Labour lawmakers also signed a letter warning against a party leadership contest, according to PA, which has seen the letter. Isa Soares, CNN Money, 12 May 2026 In March, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a bill that would create a healthcare exemption. Arielle Zionts, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for lawmaker

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lawmaker was in the 15th century

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“Lawmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lawmaker. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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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