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 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 The former assemblyman has done little to attract attention as the state schools chief. George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2023 The former assemblyman from Alameda County, who was born in the Philippines, is expected to run. George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2023 California elections watchdogs have fined a former Orange County assemblyman $100,000 for using campaign funds to cover myriad personal costs — including family vacations, his children’s cellphone bills and $2,400 worth of clothing — in violation of state law. Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2023

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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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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