Synonyms of legislator

legislator

noun

ˈle-jə-ˌslā-tər 

as in senator

a member of an organized body of persons having the authority to make laws

the legislators met in an all-night session to hammer out the details of the bill

Synonyms & Similar Words

• senator
• lawmaker
• lawgiver
• congressman
• assemblyman
• solon
• congresswoman
• assemblywoman

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of legislator

In addition, legislators in several states have introduced or passed bills that prohibit municipalities from unduly restricting homeowners who want to rent spare rooms to nonfamily members. — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

The grand jury also issued a report recommending state legislators change the law to make hazing an offense that mandated reporters must report. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 29 July 2026

In 2001, Oklahoma legislators passed the Tulsa Riot Reconciliation Act, laying the groundwork for a memorial to commemorate the victims of the massacre. — Literary Hub, 27 July 2026

The public is increasingly skeptical of allowing the AI industry to govern itself, which is pushing legislators to rethink their hands-off approach, even as AI money pours like Niagara Falls into elections. — Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026