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Policymaker vs Lawmaker - What's the difference?

policymaker | lawmaker |

As nouns the difference between policymaker and lawmaker

is that policymaker is one involved in the formulation of policies, especially politicians, lobbyists, and activists while lawmaker is one who makes or enacts laws.

policymaker

English

Alternative forms

*policy maker

Noun

(en noun)
  • one involved in the formulation of policies, especially politicians, lobbyists, and activists

    • Related terms

    *policymaking

    lawmaker

    English

    (Legislator)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who makes or enacts laws.

    • Synonyms

    * legislator

    Related terms

    * lawgiver