1. a person who makes or enacts laws, especially a member of a legislative body

Examples

• The legislator proposed a new bill to improve education funding.
• State legislators will vote on the budget next week.
• She has served as a legislator for over ten years.
• The experienced legislator knew how to build support for her proposals.
• Local legislators met with constituents to discuss their concerns.
• The legislator’s speech convinced many colleagues to support the measure.