non-legislator
|non-leg-is-la-tor|
C1
🇺🇸
/nɑn-ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/
🇬🇧
/nɒn-ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtə/
not a lawmaker
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-legislator' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'legislator' from Latin 'legis lator', where 'legis' meant 'law' and 'lator' meant 'proposer'.
Historical Evolution
'legislator' changed from the Latin word 'legis lator' and eventually became the modern English word 'legislator'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'proposer of law', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a member of a legislative body'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is not a member of a legislative body.
The committee included both legislators and non-legislators to ensure diverse perspectives.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/15 09:26