Senatorial
/ˌsɛnəˈtɔːriəl/noun
Relating to a senate or senators.
Did you know?Senatorial traces back to Latin senex, meaning “old man,” the same ancient root behind words tied to age, seniority, and even the idea that wisdom and authority were supposed to come with years.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sen-
“old”
Latin
Latin
senex
“old man, elder”
Latin
Latin
senatus
“the Roman council of elders, Senate”
Old French
OF
senatorial
“relating to a senator or the Senate”
Middle English
EN
senatorial
“pertaining to a senate or senator”
Modern English
EN
senatorial
“relating to a senate or senators”