CEFR B2

lawmaker

noun

Meaning

A person who is a member of a legislature and has the job of making laws.

Examples

The new tax law was proposed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers.
Lawmakers from opposing parties struggled to reach a compromise.

Synonyms: legislator, parliamentarian, representative, congressperson

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lawmaker (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlɔːˌmeɪkər/

Definition

A person who is a member of a legislature and has the job of making laws.

Examples

The new tax law was proposed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers.
Lawmakers from opposing parties struggled to reach a compromise.
She was elected as a lawmaker to represent her district.

How to Use lawmaker

lawmaker from (prepositional phrase): Indicates the origin or affiliation of the lawmaker. — "He is a lawmaker from the state of California."
lawmaker proposes (collocation): Describes the action of a lawmaker introducing a new law or idea. — "A lawmaker proposes a new bill to protect the environment."
lawmaker debates (collocation): Describes a lawmaker participating in a formal discussion about a bill or issue. — "Lawmakers debate the merits of the proposed legislation."

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