# congresswoman

/ˈkɑŋɡɹəˌswʊmən/ (US) · /kˈɒŋɡɹɪswˌʊmən/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

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

## Definition

a woman who is a member of a national congress. You use this title when talking about a female politician in a specific country's legislative body.

For teachers: a female member of a national legislative body, such as the United States Congress. A gender-specific title used to distinguish a woman from her male counterparts.

## Examples

- The congresswoman spoke about new laws during the meeting.
- After winning the election, the congresswoman focused on improving healthcare for her local community.
- The congresswoman argued that the proposed budget would fail to address the urgent needs of the working class without significant structural reforms.

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