senator Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sen"a*tor noun

Etymology

OE. senatour, OF. senatour, F. sénateur, fr. L. senator.

Definitions

1. A member of a senate.

   The duke and senators of Venice greet you. Shak.

   ✍ In the United States, each State sends two senators for a term of six years to the national Congress.
2. (O.Eng.Law) A member of the king's council; a king's councilor. Burrill.