assemblyman

noun

as·​sem·​bly·​man ə-ˈsem-blē-mən How to pronounce assemblyman (audio)
: a member of an assembly

Examples of assemblyman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Valadao defeated Salas, a former assemblyman, in 2022 by a margin of about 4,500 votes, and the two will likely face each other again in November. Eden Villalovas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Jan. 2024 Dickinson, a former California assemblyman, is leading in early returns Tuesday with about 44.4% of the vote. Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2024 Chair Pedro Nava, a former state assemblyman, said Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara was invited to speak at the hearing or to send someone from his office. Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024 As an assemblyman in recent years, McCarty voted for controversial bills aimed at improving working conditions and establishing a higher minimum wage at fast food restaurants. Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2024 The mailer contains several claims about the Sacramento area California assemblyman. Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 15 Feb. 2024 Running for the seat are a pastor, an attorney, an environmental activist, a state assemblyman and the incumbent council member. Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2024 District 2 City Council Roger Dickinson is a former Democratic California assemblyman who lives in Woodlake. Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2024 Fong would appear to have an inside track to the front of the field, given his name ID as a state assemblyman and former McCarthy lieutenant. Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner, 4 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

assembly + man entry 1

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of assemblyman was in 1647

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“Assemblyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assemblyman. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

assemblyman

noun
as·​sem·​bly·​man ə-ˈsem-blē-mən How to pronounce assemblyman (audio)
: a member of a legislative assembly

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