legislator
noun/ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/
Frequency rank: #10,625 most common English word
Meaning
A person who makes or enacts laws, especially a member of a legislative body.
Example sentence
The newly elected legislator promised to fight for better healthcare in the region.
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