assemblywoman

Thân thiện

An assemblywoman addresses her colleagues in the legislative chamber.

Definition

Noun: 1. A female member of a legislative assembly: An elected female official who serves in a governmental assembly, such as a state legislature. This term specifically denotes the gender of the officeholder.

Usage

The term "assemblywoman" is used as a title or descriptive noun for a woman holding the office of assembly member. It is commonly used in U.S. state governments, such as the California State Assembly or the New York State Assembly. * It is often used with a proper name: Assemblywoman [Name]. * It can be used descriptively: She is an assemblywoman.

Examples

• As a title:
• As a descriptive noun:
• In a general context:

Advanced Usage

• The term is part of a gendered pair with assemblyman. In modern contexts, the gender-neutral term Assemblymember or Representative is increasingly preferred to avoid specifying gender.
• The plural form is assemblywomen.

Variants and Related Words

• Assemblyman (noun): A male member of a legislative assembly.
• Assemblymember (noun): A gender-neutral term for a member of a legislative assembly.
• Legislator (noun): A more general term for a person who makes laws; a member of a legislature.
• Representative (noun): A general term for an elected member of a legislative body.

Synonyms

• Legislator
• Lawmaker
• Representative (in some contexts)
• Delegate (in some contexts)

Antonyms

• Constituent (a person represented by an elected official)
• Citizen (in the context of holding office)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a woman assemblyman