Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
senate
Noun
/ˈsɛnɪt/
Definition
A legislative assembly in certain countries or regions, typically composed of representatives elected to represent the people.
Examples
- The United States Senate is part of the federal government, working alongside the House of Representatives.
- Many important decisions regarding legislation and policy are made in the senate.
- She was elected to the state senate after a long campaign.
Meaning
The term ‘senate’ refers to a governing body in a political system that is responsible for making laws and discussing issues of state.
Synonyms
- legislative body
- assembly
- law-making body
