lawmaker
nounUK /ˈlɔːˌmeɪkə/
US /ˈlɔˌmeɪkər/
A lawmaker is a person who helps make the rules for everyone to follow.
The lawmaker spoke to the crowd about the new rules.
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2. A member of a group that writes and passes laws.
The lawmakers met to discuss the budget.
3. Someone who helps create official rules for a city, state, or country.
She became a lawmaker to improve her town.
4. A person in government who votes on new laws.
The lawmaker voted yes on the new school law.