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legislators
[/ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtərz/]
noun
pl: legislators
legisladores
1.
Members of a legislative body who have the power to make or enact laws
The legislators voted on the new healthcare bill.
Os legisladores votaram sobre o novo projeto de lei de saúde.
2.
Elected or appointed officials responsible for creating legislation in a parliament or congress
State legislators meet annually to discuss budget proposals.
Os legisladores estaduais se reúnem anualmente para discutir propostas orçamentárias.
Synonyms
lawmakers
representatives
congressmen
parliament members
senators
Antonyms
constituents
voters
citizens
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
legisladores
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
legisladores
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
legisladores
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
legisladores
Standard European Portuguese term
Related Idioms & Phrases
lawmakers on Capitol Hill
legislative body
members of congress
representatives in parliament
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