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assemblyman

assemblyman

33 6.6
A man elected to a state's assembly to make laws
  • noun
  • /əˈsɛmblɪˌmæn/
  • US
translation icon : asambleísta
  • There is no doubt that it is time for Assemblyman Vito Lopez to resign.
  • a state assemblyman

He was very connected to the Democratic Party, the Democratic leaders, Governor Jerry Brown, Assemblyman Willie Brown.

Examples

  • In particular, I want to thank Assemblyman Sandr Swanson for his support and trust.

    Blog text (17)

  • The Republican-turned Independent state Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher did not make an endorsement.

    Blog text (27)

  • There was this assemblyman from Long Island.

    Gun Hill Road (2011)

  • The current assemblyman has allowed crime to go up over 50% in our neighborhood so far this year.

    Blog text (31)

  • Thank you very much, Assemblyman Perez.

    Two Weeks Notice (2002)

  • I know that you're the state assemblyman.

    Maid in Manhattan (2002)

  • Assemblyman Chris Marshall arrives today.

    Maid in Manhattan (2002)

  • We have reached out to Assemblyman Lopez's office and are awaiting a response.

    Blog text (4)

  • In that close race for the fourth Congressional district, the Gold Coast, it's been between former assemblyman Kevin McQuade and Peter Burton.

    True Colors (1991)

  • The assemblyman spoke passionately about the new education policy during the meeting.

Synonyms

lawmaker
vsassemblyman
244 3.2

A person who votes on laws in national or local government

is a male member specific to a legislative assembly, not a neutral term
legislator
vsassemblyman
180 5.5

A person who makes laws as a member of a government group

is a male member specific to a legislative assembly, not a neutral term

Surface Forms

assemblyman singular
assemblymen plural

Morphology

assemblyman = assembly + man (transparent) = assembly + man

A straightforward compound of 'assembly' + 'man' meaning a male member of a legislative assembly; composition follows regular English compounding.

Etymology

Assemblyman is made of assembly meaning 'a group who come together' and man meaning 'a male person'. So, an assemblyman is a man who is a member of a law-making assembly, which is why the word means 'a male member of a legislative assembly'.