Congresswoman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Congresswoman is a noun meaning A female member of congress.
Meaning
A female member of congress.
More Meanings
- (US) A female member of the House of Representatives.
Example Sentences
Representative Nancy Pelosi, our California congresswoman, has affirmed that the United States stands “unwaveringly” by Israel as it conducts its defense[…]
President-elect Donald J. Trump on Wednesday chose Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman who became one of his most enthusiastic backers, to serve as the director of national intelligence.
When they got to talking, these five would-be congresswomen realized that they had a lot in common, despite being from different parts of the country: they all had careers in national security they were trying to parlay into elected office.
Word Forms
- congresswomen
Synonyms for congresswoman
Depending on context, synonyms include representative, congressman.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include congressman, representative, honourable, assemblywoman, countrywoman, congregant.
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