assemblyman

noun

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

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The cancellation of Mamdani’s visit came even though Mulgrew claimed in a recent TV appearance that the socialist assemblyman had participated in the process. Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025 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 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 29 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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