Lawmakers Meaning in English
word · lemma: lawmaker
ˈɫɔˌmeɪkɝz
LAW-may-kerz
lˈɔːmeɪkəz
LAW-may-kuz
Definition
People who have the official job of making or passing laws, usually as members of a parliament, congress, or other legislative body.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly refers to elected officials in national or regional government. Commonly used in news, politics, and formal settings. Not typically used for judges, police, or regulators. Synonyms: 'legislators', 'members of parliament'.
Spanish: legisladores - parlamentariosPortuguese (BR): legisladoresPortuguese (PT): legisladoresChinese (Simplified): 立法者 - 议员Chinese (Traditional): 立法者 - 議員Hindi: विधायक - सांसदArabic: المشرعونBengali: সংসদ সদস্য - আইনপ্রণেতাRussian: законодателиJapanese: 議員 - 立法者Vietnamese: nhà lập phápKorean: 국회의원 - 입법자Turkish: milletvekili - yasa koyucuUrdu: قانون سازIndonesian: pembuat undang-undang - legislator
Example Sentences
The lawmakers met to discuss new education policies.
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Many lawmakers support the new law.
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The country has over 200 lawmakers in parliament.
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Several lawmakers walked out in protest during the vote.
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It's up to the lawmakers to decide whether the changes take effect.
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Local lawmakers have promised to listen to the people’s concerns.
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