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congresswoman

noun

Etymology

From congress + -woman.

  1. derived from congressum
  2. formed as congresswoman — “congress + -woman”

Definitions

  1. A female member of congress.

  2. A female member of the House of Representatives.

    • 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.

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