sen·a·tor

[sen-uh-ter]
noun
1.
a member of a senate.
2.
(initial capital letter) (in the U.S.) a title of respect accorded a person who is or has been a member of the Senate.

Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English senatour < Anglo-French < Latin senātor, equivalent to sen(ātus) senate + -ātor -ator

sen·a·tor·ship, noun
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senator (ˈsɛnətə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  (often capital) a member of a Senate or senate
2.  any legislator or statesman

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