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 Vince Fong Republican state assemblyman wins special election to complete the term of former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in the 20th congressional district, which runs from Fresno to Bakersfield. Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 26 May 2024 In the race to replace former Rep. Kevin McCarthy in Congress, San Joaquin Valley voters Tuesday chose Vince Fong, a Republican state assemblyman who was endorsed by McCarthy and Donald Trump. Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for assemblyman 

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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 1 Jun. 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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