Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
senador
Noun
sen-ah-dor
Definition
A member of the Senate, the upper chamber of the legislative body in various countries such as Brazil, the United States, or other nations with a similar governmental structure.
Examples
- The senador proposed a new law to support education reform.
- During the debate, the senador presented compelling arguments for environmental protection.
- Many senadores attended the summit to discuss national issues.
Meaning
Senators are elected representatives who participate in making laws and decisions at a national or state level, typically serving longer terms than members of the lower house.
Synonyms
- legislator
- lawmaker
- representative