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congresswoman

congresswoman

149 3.5
A woman who is a member of a national law-making body, especially in the United States
  • noun
  • /kənˈɡrɛsˌwʊmən/
  • US
translation icon : congresista
  • After much deliberation, the Congresswoman voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.

So this is Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez.

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Examples

  • A joint committee was set up by the then speaker, Congresswoman Pelosi, to consider the implications of climate change.

    Blog text (5)
  • So this is Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez.

  • "You can help me understand something, Congresswoman. Sit down, sit down."

    Fiction book (2002)
  • - Have a safe flight, Congresswoman.

  • Congresswoman, I appreciate that question.

  • Therefore, I'll practice my duties as a congresswoman according to my conscience.

  • His mother is a congresswoman, his father is a key adviser to the Wayne County executive.

    Academic text (2002)
  • So please join me in welcoming Olivia Santos, Congresswoman for District 14.

  • Thank you, congresswoman.

  • The Chair recognizes the congresswoman from Tennessee to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Synonyms

representative
vscongresswoman
  • US
404 3.9

A person elected to serve in the United States House of Representatives

refers to a female member of the national legislature not only the lower chamber
legislator
vscongresswoman
180 5.5

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

is used for a female who holds that lawmaking role in the national legislature
congressperson
vscongresswoman
  • US
8 3.4

A member of the United States Congress who represents people in a district

refers specifically to a female member of that body

Surface Forms

congresswoman singular
congresswomen plural

Morphology

congresswoman = congress + woman (transparent) = congress + woman

The meaning is directly derived from the compound 'congress' + 'woman' indicating a female member of a congress.

Etymology

The word congresswoman combines congress, which means 'coming together' or a meeting of representatives, and woman, so it literally means a woman who is part of the group that meets to make laws.