senator

Everyday

1. A senator is a member of a senate, a group of people who make laws in some countries, like the USA, Canada, Australia and Ireland. tree →
2. In ancient Rome, a senator was a member of the Roman Senate. tree →

In the lessons

In social studies and history: US senators, Australian senators, Roman senators. Phrases: «Senator Smith», «elected senator», «state senator».

Examples

• The senator voted for the new law. tree →
• Each US state has two senators. tree →
• Senators in ancient Rome wore togas with a purple stripe. tree →
• The class wrote a letter to their senator. tree →
• Australia has 76 senators. tree →
• Senator Jones visited our school. tree →
• And the senators knew that their greed had been their ruin. tree →

Note

Capitalised before a name: Senator Brown. There are 50 US states with 2 senators each, so 50 × 2 = 100 senators.