PoliticsAugust 24, 2026

solons

SO-lonz

Definition

Members of a legislative body, specifically senators or members of congress.

Etymology

Derived from Solon, a famous Athenian statesman and lawmaker known for his constitutional reforms, the term has been used since the 18th century as a respectful or sometimes satirical title for a member of a legislative assembly.

In the news

The article uses the term to refer to lawmakers whom the public wrongly feels indebted to, despite the author's argument that these officials are misusing taxpayer funds.

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