senate

/ˈsɛnɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: senates

Sense 1

Meaning · English

In some bicameral legislative systems, the upper house or chamber.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thượng viện trong một số hệ thống lập pháp lưỡng viện

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A group of experienced, respected, wise individuals serving as decision makers or advisors in a political system or in institutional governance, as in a university, and traditionally of advanced age.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một nhóm các cá nhân giàu kinh nghiệm, được kính trọng, thông minh

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Noun

Examples

Before the Tyrant's throne All night his aged Senate sate.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “senate” mean?

In some bicameral legislative systems, the upper house or chamber.

Is “senate” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.