assemblyman

noun

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

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New York State assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, a Democrat, wrote in a statement posted to X that the move was disrespectful to those with autism. Alana Wise, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025 Tony Simone, a state assemblyman who represents a district on Manhattan’s West Side, introduced a bill late last month that would allow outdoor dining year-round. Olivia Bensimon, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 And in stepped William Craven, a state assemblyman from 1973 to 1978 and senator from 1978 to 1998. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025 Judges aren’t councilmen or assemblymen or congressmen or mayors or presidents. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for assemblyman

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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 9 May. 2025.

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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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