Synonyms for

Congressional

Verb / kʌˈngreʃʌnʌl / Another word for congressional — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to a congress, especially the US Congress

Synonyms & similar words

legislative parliamentary senatorial lawmaking governing policy-making representative elected democratic lawful authorized official constitutional authorized approved sanctioned ratified valid legitimate legal

Synonyms by register

Formal

legislative parliamentary deliberative

Antonyms

private local state municipal non-legislative executive judicial

Common collocations

  • congressional committee
  • congressional hearing
  • congressional district
  • congressional record
  • congressional session
  • congressional action
  • congressional debate

Word family

noun congress
verb convene
adjective congressional

Usage note

This adjective specifically refers to the United States Congress or similar legislative bodies. It is generally used in formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The congressman made a speech about the importance of education.
  2. The congressional committee held a hearing to investigate the companys practices.
  3. The congressional delegation from Texas met with the president to discuss border security.
  4. The congressional race was very close.
  5. The congressional leaders worked together to pass the bill.

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