assemblyman

noun

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

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Four years earlier, Lawler, a former state assemblyman, was elected when Republicans took back control of the House. Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026 These deals – most recently Brea’s — enrage Norby, the erstwhile former assemblyman. Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026 Mamdani, then a state assemblyman, joined Aliyu in a 15-day hunger strike. Katherine Koretski, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026 In 1984, when Queens Congresswoman Gerry Ferraro was tapped by Fritz Mondale to be his vice presidential running mate, the local assemblyman gave up his seat to run for the House. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for assemblyman

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 Apr. 2026.

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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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