senate

US /ˈsɛnɪt/

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UK /'senət/

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noun

  • The state council of the ancient Roman Republic and Empire, which shared power with the popular assemblies, magistrates, and emperors.
  • A board of governors at a college or university
  • A council of citizens having the highest deliberative functions, especially in a government.
  • An assembly of the faculty of a university or college, usually with administrative and legislative powers.

other

  • The upper house of the legislature in countries like the United States, France, Canada and Australia.