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congresswoman

[ ˈkɒŋɡrɛswʊmən ]

Noun

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political representative

A congresswoman is a female member of the United States Congress, typically elected to represent a specific congressional district. Congresswomen have the same responsibilities and powers as congressmen, including voting on legislation, serving on committees, and representing their constituents.

Synonyms

congressional representative, female legislator.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
congresswoman	Used specifically to refer to a female member of the United States Congress. The congresswoman delivered a powerful speech on healthcare reform. Several congresswomen are advocating for new environmental policies.
female legislator	Used to refer to a woman who serves in a legislative body, which can be any government body, not limited to the U.S. Congress. The female legislator introduced a motion to improve labor laws. Several female legislators attended the international summit on human rights.
congressional representative	Used to refer to any member of the United States Congress, irrespective of gender. Our congressional representative is working on a new education bill. Citizens can contact their congressional representative to voice concerns on local issues.

Word

Description / Examples

congresswoman

Used specifically to refer to a female member of the United States Congress.

The congresswoman delivered a powerful speech on healthcare reform.
Several congresswomen are advocating for new environmental policies.

female legislator

Used to refer to a woman who serves in a legislative body, which can be any government body, not limited to the U.S. Congress.

The female legislator introduced a motion to improve labor laws.
Several female legislators attended the international summit on human rights.

congressional representative

Used to refer to any member of the United States Congress, irrespective of gender.

Our congressional representative is working on a new education bill.
Citizens can contact their congressional representative to voice concerns on local issues.

Examples of usage

She was sworn in as the first congresswoman from her state.
The congresswoman introduced a bill to address climate change.
Many congresswomen advocate for women's rights and gender equality.

Translations

Translations of the word "congresswoman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 congressista

🇮🇳 कांग्रेसवुमन

🇩🇪 Kongressabgeordnete

🇮🇩 anggota kongres perempuan

🇺🇦 конгресвумен

🇵🇱 kongresmenka

🇯🇵 女性議員

🇫🇷 congressiste

🇪🇸 congresista

🇹🇷 kongre üyesi kadın

🇰🇷 여성 국회의원

🇸🇦 عضوة الكونغرس

🇨🇿 kongresmanka

🇸🇰 kongresmanka

🇨🇳 女议员

🇸🇮 kongresnica

🇮🇸 þingkona

🇰🇿 конгрессвумен

🇬🇪 კონგრესვუმენი

🇦🇿 konqresmen qadın

🇲🇽 congresista

Etymology

The term 'congresswoman' originated in the early 20th century as women began to be elected to the United States Congress. Prior to this, female members of Congress were often referred to as 'congressmen' regardless of their gender. The use of 'congresswoman' reflects the growing presence and influence of women in political leadership roles.