lawmaker \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\noun Etymology: Middle English lawe maker, from lawe law + maker, makere maker : one that makes laws : legislator, lawgiver < several bills … held over from the last session will be considered by the lawmakers — Publishers' Weekly > < the wise man and lawmaker of Athens — J.A.Macy >