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senator
A member of a senate, which in many political systems functions as a legislative chamber (e.g., in the USA) or as the government of a city-state (e.g., in Hamburg).
Der Senator aus Kalifornien hielt eine Rede zur neuen Umweltpolitik.
The senator from California gave a speech on the new environmental policy.
senator
In ancient Rome, a member of the highest political and social class and of the Roman Senate.
Ein römischer Senator musste über ein beträchtliches Vermögen verfügen.
A Roman senator had to possess considerable wealth.
To specify where a senator comes from or whom they represent, German usually uses the preposition 'aus' with the dative or the genitive.
Ein Senator aus Hamburg hat den Gesetzesentwurf kritisiert.
A senator from Hamburg criticized the draft law.
In Germany, 'Senator' (senator) is the title for a member of government in the city-states of Hamburg, Bremen, and Berlin. Internationally, the term is especially known for members of the U.S. Senate.
Die Hamburger Bildungssenatorin stellte die neuen Pläne für die Schulen vor.
The Hamburg senator for education presented the new plans for the schools.
When 'Senator' (senator) is used in a historical context, it almost always refers to members of the Senate in ancient Rome. Words such as 'römisch' (Roman), 'antike' (ancient), or names like 'Cicero' are clear clues.
Ein römischer Senator zu werden, war die höchste Ehre für einen Politiker.
Becoming a Roman senator was the highest honor for a politician.
minister
Both words can refer to a member of a government responsible for a policy area. In a state, this position is usually called a „Minister“, whereas in a city-state such as Hamburg it is officially called a „Senator“. The decisive factor is therefore the form of government to which the department belongs.
In Hamburg leitet der Senator das Schulressort.
In Hamburg, the senator heads the education department.
In Bayern leitet der Minister das Schulressort.
In Bavaria, the minister heads the education department.
