Synonyms for

Congressman

Verb / ˈkɑ:ŋgrʌsmʌn / Another word for congressman — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A member of a legislative body, especially of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Synonyms & similar words

congresswoman representative legislator representative lawmaker delegate senator parliamentarian lawgiver politician assemblyman councilman alderman selectman warden councillor regent

Synonyms by register

Formal

representative legislator parliamentarian delegate

Informal

rep lawmaker politician

Literary

statesman senator

Antonyms

private citizen non-politician outsider layperson civilian commoner

Common collocations

  • congressman Smith
  • former congressman
  • elected congressman
  • congressman from Texas
  • congressman's aide
  • congressman's district
  • congressman's vote

Word family

noun congressman
adjective congressional

Usage note

While 'congressman' specifically refers to a male member of the U.S. House of Representatives, 'congresswoman' is used for a female member. The gender-neutral term 'representative' is often preferred in formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The congressman introduced a bill to help fund schools.
  2. My dad voted for the congressman in the last election.
  3. The congressman's speech inspired many people in the audience.
  4. The congressman represents his district in Congress.
  5. The congressman met with his constituents to hear their concerns.

Quotes

  • "I have always been a quarter of an hour before my time, and it has made a man of me." - Horatio Bottomley
  • "No man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session." - Mark Twain
  • "In politics, stupidity is not a handicap." - Napoleon Bonaparte

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