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I have no idea what goes on in another person's mind. As a legislator, I need to be good at persuading people, counting votes and getting to 50 percent plus one. I don't go back and say, 'Why did this person get to the right position?' It's only, 'Are you yes or are you no?'
Tammy Baldwin

Meaning of "legislator" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LEGISLATOR

From Latin lēgis lātor, from lēx law + lātor from lātus, past participle of ferre to bring.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LEGISLATOR

legislator  [ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LEGISLATOR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Legislator is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LEGISLATOR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Legislator

A legislator is a person who writes and passes laws, especially someone who is a member of a legislature. Legislators are usually politicians and are often elected by the people. Legislatures may be supra-national, national, regional, or local.

Definition of legislator in the English dictionary

The definition of legislator in the dictionary is a person concerned with the making or enactment of laws. Other definition of legislator is a member of a legislature.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LEGISLATOR


accumulator
əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪtə
calculator
ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtə
correlator
ˈkɒrɪˌleɪtə
defibrillator
dɪˈfaɪbrɪˌleɪtə
depilator
ˈdepɪˌleɪtə
escalator
ˈɛskəˌleɪtə
formulator
ˈfɔːmjʊˌleɪtə
insulator
ˈɪnsjʊˌleɪtə
interpolator
ɪnˈtɜːpəˌleɪtə
invigilator
ɪnˈvɪdʒɪˌleɪtə
isolator
ˈaɪsəˌleɪtə
modulator
ˈmɒdjʊˌleɪtə
oscillator
ˈɒsɪˌleɪtə
regulator
ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪtə
scintillator
ˈsɪntɪˌleɪtə
simulator
ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪtə
stimulator
ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtə
tabulator
ˈtæbjʊˌleɪtə
ventilator
ˈvɛntɪˌleɪtə
violator
ˈvaɪəˌleɪtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LEGISLATOR

legionella
legionellae
legionnaire
legionnaire´s disease
legislate
legislation
legislative
legislative assembly
legislative council
legislatively
legislatorial
legislatorship
legislatress
legislature
legist
legit
legitim
legitimacy
legitimate
legitimately

WORDS THAT END LIKE LEGISLATOR

administrator
ambulator
articulator
chelator
circulator
coffee percolator
collator
demodulator
emulator
epilator
flight simulator
inflator
local oscillator
manipulator
mutilator
perambulator
pocket calculator
relator
speculator
translator
vasodilator

Synonyms and antonyms of legislator in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «LEGISLATOR»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «legislator» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of legislator

Translation of «legislator» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LEGISLATOR

Find out the translation of legislator to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of legislator from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «legislator» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

立法者
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

legislador
570 millions of speakers

English

legislator
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विधायक
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

المشرع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

законодатель
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

legislador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিধানকর্তা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

législateur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penggubal undang-undang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gesetzgeber
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

立法者
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

입법자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Legislator
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhà lập pháp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சட்டமன்ற உறுப்பினர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आमदार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

millet meclisi üyesi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

legislatore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ustawodawca
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

законодавець
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

legislator
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

νομοθέτης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wetgewer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lagstiftaren
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lovgiver
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of legislator

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LEGISLATOR»

The term «legislator» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.050 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LEGISLATOR» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «legislator» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «legislator» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about legislator

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10 QUOTES WITH «LEGISLATOR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word legislator.
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Sandy Adams
I have a proven record as an effective legislator, which I believe is my greatest asset.
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Justin Amash
As a legislator, I saw how effective I could be by being transparent, posting and explaining all of my votes.
3
Tammy Baldwin
I have no idea what goes on in another person's mind. As a legislator, I need to be good at persuading people, counting votes and getting to 50 percent plus one. I don't go back and say, 'Why did this person get to the right position?' It's only, 'Are you yes or are you no?'
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Lloyd Blankfein
I don't look forward to a time when every politician, every legislator goes to Washington absolutely committed to an extreme point of view. Elected representatives are sent to Washington to compromise, not to never compromise.
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Julian Bond
I was a Georgia state legislator for a great many years.
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Robert Bork
In a constitutional democracy the moral content of law must be given by the morality of the framer or legislator, never by the morality of the judge.
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Bob Casey, Jr.
I do think there's a difference between what a religious leader says and does and what a public official or legislator does. But there's no question that a lot of our legal underpinnings find a good bit of their foundations in the Scriptures.
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Michael N. Castle
I remember coming to this college in the 1960s as a new legislator when a road divided the campus - and it was not fully paved at that - and no wall defined the campus from the highway.
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Joaquin Castro
As a state legislator, I had worked with Republicans and Democrats to pass a number of bills, including some related to higher education and juvenile justice; I'd created what would become San Antonio's largest book drive and literacy campaign.
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Jim Cooper
Immortality awaits the legislator fortunate enough to have a significant law named after him. Think of Pell grants or Stafford loans for students, Sarbanes-Oxley to regulate Wall Street, or the Hyde Amendment on abortions.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LEGISLATOR»

Discover the use of legislator in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to legislator and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Latina Legislator: Leticia Van de Putte and the Road to ...
Further, her analysis of Van de Putte’s record provides a context for judging legislative effectiveness and productivity. This book is invaluable for those interested in Texas and regional politics as well as women’s and ethnic studies.
Sharon Ann Navarro, 2008
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The Science of a Legislator: The Natural Jurisprudence of ...
A first comprehensive account of Adam Smith's jurisprudence demonstrates how his ideas developed out of, and in response to, Hume's theory of justice and includes the social and political thought expounded in his major writings.
Knud Haakonssen, 1989
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Forty Years a Legislator
"Thomas's panoramic look at the issues of his time ranges from flood control dams and the forty-hour work week to America's preparedness for war in 1940 and the Marshall Plan.
Elmer Thomas, Richard Lowitt, Carolyn G. Hanneman, 2007
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The Original Rush Limbaugh: Lawyer, Legislator, and Civil ...
In this biography, Dennis K. Boman recounts Limbaugh’s legal career, which spanned most of the twentieth century and included a number of important events in Missouri history.
Dennis K. Boman, 2012
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From Slave to State Legislator: John W. E. Thomas, Illinois' ...
The volume is enhanced by short biographies of other key Chicago African American politicians of the era. Superior Achievement from the Illinois State Historical Society, 2013
David A Joens, 2012
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Terrorism and Anti-terror legislation, the terrorised ...
The present volume deals with terrorism, both the legislative reactions to it and its impact on human rights.
Anna Oehmichen, 2009
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Some Account of the Work of Stephen J. Field as a ...
[Field, Stephen Johnson]. Pomeroy, John Norton. Some Account of the Work of Stephen J. Field as a Legislator, State Judge, and Judge of the Supreme Court of the United States. [n.p.]: [[S.B. Smith], 1881. 464 pp.
Chauncey F. Black, 2003
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Representing America: The Citizen and the Professional ...
Representing America compares the representational styles of these legislators with the professional legislators, who make a career out of being a legislator, elected at the time.
Rebekah Herrick, Samuel H. Fisher, 2007
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Experiencing Politics: A Legislator's Stories of Government ...
To the author, politics is everywhere and political dynamics are universal. While the setting for this book is one legislature, the lessons and insights are intended for everyone.
John E. McDonough, 2000
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The Executive Branch of State Government: People, Process, ...
Probably the most important role of the governors in the modern period is that of chief legislator. Given their status and stature, governors take the lead in lawmaking endeavors. They typically involve themselves very directly in the laws  ...
Margaret Robertson Ferguson, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LEGISLATOR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term legislator is used in the context of the following news items.
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Case Filed Against NCP Legislator Over Alleged Financial …
NCP Legislator Ramesh Kadam (second from right) was chief of the Annabhau Sathe Development Corporation. «NDTV, Jul 15»
2
Oklahoma legislator wants to ban sale of aborted baby parts …
“This video is abhorrent and rips at the heart”, Upton said in a statement with Vice Chair Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, and others, pledging ... «Celebrity Cafe - Entertainment News, Jul 15»
3
Iran deal gives outspoken Arkansas legislator new fodder from …
Iran deal gives outspoken Arkansas legislator new fodder from criticism. Andrew DeMillo. 3:17 PM, Jul 18, 2015. 3:26 PM, Jul 18, 2015. desoto. Sen. Tom Cotton ... «Memphis Commercial Appeal, Jul 15»
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State Rep. Ron McNair given Distinguished Legislator Award
Ron McNair (left), R-Alpena, is presented with the League's Distinguished Legislator Award by 2015-2016 League president and Batesville ... «Harrison Daily, Jul 15»
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Shots fired at AAP legislator's office, none hurt
NEW DELHI: Unidentified men opened fire at the office of AAP legislator Kailash Gehlot here early Friday but no one was hurt, police said. «Economic Times, Jul 15»
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Kalonzo didn't grab land, says legislator
An MP has cautioned fellow politicians against branding Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka a land grabber. «The Standard Digital News, Jul 15»
7
Shots fired at AAP legislator's office in Delhi, none hurt
New Delhi: Unidentified men opened fire at the office of AAP legislator Kailash Gehlot here early Friday but no one was hurt, police said. «Zee News, Jul 15»
8
Nashville legislator files bill to discontinue Forrest birthday as state …
NASHVILLE —The posthumous troubles of the late Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest are not limited to Memphis nor to the park, ... «Memphis Flyer, Jul 15»
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Shots fired at AAP legislator's office, none hurt (Lead, Superseding …
Unidentified men opened fire at the office of AAP legislator Kailash Gehlot here ... The Aam Aadmi Party legislator was then at his residence. «Business Standard, Jul 15»
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Wisconsin legislator calls for Planned Parenthood investigation after …
Jessie Opoien covers state government and politics for the Capital Times. She joined the Cap Times in 2013 and has also covered Madison life ... «Madison.com, Jul 15»

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