German word

Senator

Pronunciation

IPA/zeˈnaːtoːɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsenator

Example

Die Senatoren stimmten gegen den Vorschlag.

The senators voted against the proposal.

Illustration for Senator (senator)

More examples

Ich habe gestern einen Senator getroffen.

I met a senator yesterday.

Core concept

An experienced council member around a formal table, helping decide public affairs through debate and votes.

Common phrases

  • einen Senator treffen

    meet a senator

  • einen Senator interviewen

    interview a senator

  • ein Gespräch mit einem Senator

    a conversation with a senator

Similar words

Abgeordneter: An elected legislator who debates and votes in a national or state parliament.
Politiker: A person active in politics who shapes policy and influences public opinion.
Minister: A government cabinet member who leads a ministry and carries out policy.

Definition in German

Person, die einem Senat angehört und dort an Beratungen sowie Abstimmungen teilnimmt

Word origin

Senator is a borrowing from Latin senator, an agent noun connected with senex, "old man" or "elder," and it entered German as the title for a senate member.

Usage tips

  • In German political contexts, Senator can also be a title for a member of a state government, not only a member of the United States Senate.

Related words

  • Senatorinfemale senatornoun

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