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Definition of congressman

congressman

/ˈkɑːŋ.ɡrəs.mən/
con · gress · man
Plural:congressmen
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• noun

1

American A male member of a legislative congress, specifically a member of the United States House of Representatives.

Example

"The local congressman hosted a town hall meeting to discuss infrastructure funding with his constituents."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Although both the Senate and the House of Representatives make up the United States Congress, 'congressman' (or 'congresswoman') in everyday usage refers almost exclusively to a member of the House of Representatives, whereas members of the Senate are referred to as 'senators'.

• Nearby Words

congress
congressional
congressionally
congressman
congressperson
congresswoman
congruency

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in American English in the late 18th century as a compound of 'congress' (from Latin 'congressus', meaning 'a meeting or assembly') and 'man'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Congressman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/congressman
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