# assemblyman

/əˈsɛmbɫiˌmæn/ (US) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/assemblyman
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a member of a local or state government who is elected to represent a specific area. You usually hear this word in the United States when talking about state legislatures.

For teachers: a member of a legislative body, specifically one who represents a district within a state or local government. Often used in the United States to refer to members of a state legislature.

## Examples

- The assemblyman voted for the new school funding bill.
- After the election, the assemblyman met with local residents to discuss their concerns about the new highway.
- The assemblyman's primary responsibility is to draft and vote on legislation that affects the daily lives of his constituents within the district.

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