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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The remarks drew immediate outcry from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 20 Dec. 2025 Additionally, Arizona lawmakers approved a one-time senior tax rebate for qualifying residents aged 65 and older who filed an Arizona tax return and met specific tax requirements. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 20 Dec. 2025 Evers proposed IRPs in his 2025-27 state budget, but Republican lawmakers removed that provision. Tom Kertscher, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025 The comments set off immediate reaction from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2025 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 22 Dec. 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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