sen·ate
Pronounced:
/ˈsɛnət/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural sen·atesMeaning:
1 the Senate : the smaller group of the two groups of people who meet to discuss and make the laws of a country, state, etc. ▪ the New York State Senate ; especially : the smaller group of the two groups that form the U.S. Congress ▪ The Senate approved the bill. ▪ The Senate voted to repeal the tax cut. —often used before another noun ▪ The Senate bill was approved. ▪ the Senate race ▪ the Senate majority leader ▪ a Senate aide —compare house of representatives
2 [count] : a group of people who govern some colleges and universities
3 the Senate : the group of officials who led the ancient Roman government
2 [count] : a group of people who govern some colleges and universities
3 the Senate : the group of officials who led the ancient Roman government