Meaning & use
legislator
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A person who makes or enacts laws, typically as a member of a governing body.
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State legislators debated the new education bill for hours.
She was elected as a legislator representing her district in the capital.
A note on using this word
Broader than "politician," since it specifically refers to someone with formal power to vote on laws, such as a member of Congress or a state assembly.
Words with a similar meaning
lawmaker
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