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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Here’s more on VPNs and what lawmakers are saying about the proposal. Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025 As protests grew against the immigration enforcement action, law enforcement has used force and tear gas against demonstrators, including lawmakers. Whitney Wild, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025 One person who would welcome her candidacy is Shelly Tal Meron, an Israeli lawmaker for Yesh Atid, a centrist opposition party in Israel's Parliament. Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025 Advertisement Zip-ties and guns In the aftermath of the sweeping raid, residents and city lawmakers have been demanding answers from the federal government. Rebecca Schneid, Time, 4 Oct. 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 7 Oct. 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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