Word
congressman
Phoneticscon·gress·man, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɑŋɡɹəsmən/
UK/kˈɒŋɡɹɛsmən/
Definitions
01a male legislator
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun American English
n. a man who is an elected member of a congress, particularly in the U.S. government.
n. a male member of a congress; in the United States, the term specifically refers to a member of the House of Representatives rather than the Senate.
“The congressman met with local business owners to discuss the new tax laws.”
“The congressman faced tough questions from his constituents during the town hall meeting regarding his recent vote on the environmental bill.”
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02the title
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun American English · Formal
n. the official title used for a man elected to a congress.
n. the formal title or designation for a male individual elected to a legislative congress.
“Please address the letter to Congressman Smith at his office in Washington.”
“During the formal introduction, the moderator referred to the guest speaker as Congressman Miller, citing his long tenure in the House.”
Teaching tip
While 'Congressman' is a common title, 'Representative' is the gender-neutral alternative often preferred in formal or inclusive contexts.
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Real-World Examples
“Jolly, a former Republican congressman and lawyer, became an independent, then switched parties last year.” “If Ocasio-Cortez runs, she might face challenges from fellow progressive Congressman Ro Khanna of California along with heavyweights including Harris, Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom and Jon Ossoff.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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