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Lawmaker

/ˈlɔːˌmeɪ.kər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who makes or enacts laws, especially a member of a legislative body.

    "The lawmaker proposed a new bill to improve public transportation."
  2. 2

    An individual involved in the legislative process, often representing a specific constituency.

    "As a lawmaker, she is responsible for addressing the needs of her district."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'lawmaker' is derived from the combination of 'law', which comes from Old English 'lagu' meaning 'that which is laid down or fixed', and 'maker', from Old English 'macian', meaning 'to make or create'. The term has evolved to refer specifically to individuals who create or enact laws, particularly in a legislative context.

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