B2nounformalpoliticslaw
US/ˈledʒ.ɪ.sleɪ.tər/
UK/ˈledʒ.ɪ.sleɪ.tə/
a person who makes or helps to make laws, such as a member of parliament
In context
Legislators from both parties met to discuss the new tax proposal.
A group of state legislators visited the school to hear teachers' concerns.
The legislator promised to vote against the bill.
Words that go with legislator
adjective + noun
- state legislatorShe worked as a state legislator for ten years.
- elected legislatorEvery elected legislator must report gifts they receive.
verb + noun
- lobby legislatorsEnvironmental groups are lobbying legislators to protect the river.
- persuade legislatorsThe campaign aims to persuade legislators to change the law.
noun + noun
- legislators and votersThe reform aims to bring legislators and voters closer.
noun + preposition
- legislator forHe is the legislator for the northern district.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The legislation voted yesterday.Correct: The legislators voted yesterday.