senatorial

adjective

sen·​a·​to·​ri·​al ˌse-nə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce senatorial (audio)
: of, relating to, or befitting a senator or a senate
senatorial office
senatorial rank

Examples of senatorial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In 2012, Walsh gave his support to the first U.S. senatorial race by former U.S. Army helicopter pilot Tammy Duckworth, who lost both her legs in 2004 during combat in Iraq. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2023 The outcome of Georgia’s senatorial and gubernatorial contests should shed light on this apparent trend. William A. Galston, WSJ, 8 Nov. 2022 See all Example Sentences for senatorial 

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Word History

First Known Use

1740, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of senatorial was in 1740

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“Senatorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senatorial. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

senatorial

adjective
sen·​a·​to·​ri·​al ˌsen-ə-ˈtōr-ē-əl How to pronounce senatorial (audio)
-ˈtȯr-
: of or relating to a senator or a senate
senatorial office
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