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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This rally came just one day after Trump called Indiana Republican senators about mid-decade redistricting, amid growing pressure on lawmakers from both sides. Tony Cook, IndyStar, 18 Oct. 2025 Michael Davis represents a suburb south of Kansas City and is one of the lawmakers who championed the new map. Savannah Hawley-Bates, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025 His comments come as debates over voting access and election integrity continue to divide lawmakers across the country. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025 Senate Democrats, joined by two Republicans, tried unsuccessfully last week to pass a resolution to stop the strikes, saying Trump is illegally using military force without lawmakers' permission. Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 18 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 22 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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