congressman
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a man who is an elected member of a congress, particularly in the U.S. government.
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.
Simple“The congressman met with local business owners to discuss the new tax laws.”
In context“The congressman faced tough questions from his constituents during the town hall meeting regarding his recent vote on the environmental bill.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the official title used for a man elected to a congress.
the formal title or designation for a male individual elected to a legislative congress.
Simple“Please address the letter to Congressman Smith at his office in Washington.”
In context“During the formal introduction, the moderator referred to the guest speaker as Congressman Miller, citing his long tenure in the House.”
Teacher's tipWhile 'Congressman' is a common title, 'Representative' is the gender-neutral alternative often preferred in formal or inclusive contexts.
Synonyms
“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.”