lawmaker

noun

law·​mak·​er ˈlȯ-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce lawmaker (audio)
Synonyms of lawmakernext
: one who makes laws : legislator
lawmaking
ˈlȯ-ˌmā-kiŋ How to pronounce lawmaker (audio)
noun

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the state's lawmakers worked long into the night drafting a bill that would be acceptable to everyone
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Ruemmler is the latest prominent figure called before the House Oversight Committee as lawmakers investigate the network of powerful people connected with Epstein. — ABC News, 15 July 2026 Beijing — An American scientist who has studied underground nuclear tests has been detained in China for more than 18 months on spying charges, according to his supporters and a US lawmaker. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 Luther said that is unlikely to happen because the governor and lawmakers are campaigning for the November election. — Jack Fink, CBS News, 14 July 2026 In Maine on Monday, a 26-year-old man from Colombia was shot and killed when ICE agents were pursuing another target, according to officials and lawmakers. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lawmaker

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lawmaker was in the 15th century

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lawmaker

noun
law·​mak·​er
: one that makes laws
especially : legislator
lawmaking noun

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