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congressman

[ ˈkɒŋɡrɛsmən ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

government

A member of the United States Congress, especially of the House of Representatives.

Synonyms

congresswoman, legislator, representative.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
congressman	Used specifically to refer to a male member of the U.S. House of Representatives. The congressman introduced a new bill to address healthcare reform. As a congressman, he often met with his constituents to discuss their concerns.
legislator	A general term used to refer to a person who writes and passes laws, applicable to both state and federal levels, regardless of gender. The legislator proposed several amendments to improve the bill. As a state legislator, she worked tirelessly to improve education funding.
representative	Can be used to refer to any member of a legislative body, particularly in the U.S. House of Representatives. It is a gender-neutral term. The representative from California attended the committee meeting today. As a representative, she focused on healthcare and education issues.
congresswoman	Used specifically to refer to a female member of the U.S. House of Representatives. The congresswoman is known for her strong stance on environmental issues. During the debate, the congresswoman presented compelling arguments in favor of the new policy.

Examples of usage

The congressman introduced a new bill in the House of Representatives.
The congressman from Texas is known for his strong stance on immigration reform.

Translations

Translations of the word "congressman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 congressista

🇮🇳 सांसद

🇩🇪 Kongressabgeordneter

🇮🇩 anggota kongres

🇺🇦 конгресмен

🇵🇱 kongresmen

🇯🇵 議員

🇫🇷 congressiste

🇪🇸 congresista

🇹🇷 kongre üyesi

🇰🇷 국회의원

🇸🇦 عضو الكونغرس

🇨🇿 kongresman

🇸🇰 kongresman

🇨🇳 国会议员

🇸🇮 kongresnik

🇮🇸 þingmaður

🇰🇿 конгрессмен

🇬🇪 კონგრესმენი

🇦🇿 konqresmen

🇲🇽 congresista

Etymology

The term 'congressman' originated in the early 18th century as a combination of 'congress' (from Latin 'congressus' meaning 'a meeting') and 'man'. Initially, it referred to members of the Continental Congress in the American colonies. Over time, the term evolved to specifically denote a member of the United States Congress. Today, 'congressman' is commonly used to refer to a male member of the House of Representatives, while 'congresswoman' is used for female members.