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- [kong-gris-muh n]
- /ˈkɒŋ grɪs mən/
- /ˈkɒŋ.ɡres.mən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kong-gris-muh n]
- /ˈkɒŋ grɪs mən/
Definitions of congressman word
- countable noun congressman A Congressman is a male member of the US Congress, especially of the House of Representatives. 3
- noun congressman (in the US) a male member of Congress, esp of the House of Representatives 3
- noun congressman a member of Congress, esp. of the House of Representatives 3
- noun plural congressman a member of a congress, especially of the U.S. House of Representatives. 1
- noun congressman See -man. 1
- noun congressman A member of the US Congress (also used as a form of address), usually specifically a member of the US House of Representatives. 1
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Origin of congressman
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1770-80; congress + -man
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Parts of speech for Congressman
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congressman popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for congressman
noun congressman
- legislator — a person who gives or makes laws.
- councilwoman — A councilwoman is a woman who is a member of a local council.
- councilman — A councilman is a man who is a member of a local council.
- congresswoman — A Congresswoman is a female member of the US Congress, especially of the House of Representatives.
- congressperson — A Congressperson is a member of the US Congress, especially of the House of Representatives.
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