congresswoman
/'kɔɳgres,wumən/
Definition
- Noun:
- A female member of the United States House of Representatives: A congresswoman is an elected official who serves in the lower chamber of the U.S. Congress, representing a specific congressional district within a state.
Usage
- The term "congresswoman" is a formal title used to address or refer to a female member of the House of Representatives. It is the feminine counterpart to "congressman." The plural form is "congresswomen."
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The congresswoman from our district will hold a town hall meeting next week.
- She made history by becoming the first congresswoman elected from her state.
Advanced Usage
- "Congresswoman" as a title: The title is often used before the representative's last name (e.g., Congresswoman Jones). It is used in formal contexts, official correspondence, and media reporting.
- Congresswoman Smith introduced a new bill on education reform.
Variants and Related Words
- Congressman (n): A male member of the United States House of Representatives.
- The congressman voted against the proposal.
- Representative (n): A formal, gender-neutral term for a member of the House of Representatives.
- The representative gave a speech on the floor of the House.
- Member of Congress (MOC) (n): A broader, gender-neutral term that can refer to a member of either the House of Representatives or the Senate.
- The Member of Congress advocated for veterans' issues.
Synonyms
- Representative: A person elected to represent people in a legislative body.
- Legislator: A person who makes laws; a member of a legislature.
Related Phrases
- To run for Congress: To be a candidate in an election for the U.S. House of Representatives or Senate.
- After serving as mayor, she decided to run for Congress.
- To serve in Congress: To hold office as a member of the U.S. Congress.
- He has served in Congress for over twenty years.
Noun
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a member of the United States House of Representatives
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