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Congressman - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A congressman is a male member of a congress, especially the U.S. House of Representatives. They help create laws and represent their district’s interests in government.

congressman

/ˈkɑŋɡrəsmən/ /ˈkɒŋɡrɛsmən/

Definition:

A male member of the U.S. House of Representatives or a similar legislative body.

Synonyms:

representative, legislator, lawmaker, politician

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

civilian, constituent

Common Collocations:

elected congressman, senior congressman, veteran congressman, congressman representing, congressman introduced

Derivatives:

congresswoman, congressional

Usage Tips:

Use "congressman" for male members; "congresswoman" or "representative" for gender-neutral contexts.

Common Phrases:

freshman congressman, lame-duck congressman, congressman at large

Etymology:

Derived from "congress" (Latin *congressus*, meaning "meeting") + "-man," referring to a male participant in a legislative assembly.

Examples:

  • 1. The congressman voted on the new bill yesterday.
  • 2. Our local congressman held a town hall meeting last week.
  • 3. The young congressman proposed a law to improve education funding.
  • 4. She met with the congressman to discuss healthcare reforms.

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