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 New York assemblyman will again face Cuomo along with Mayor Eric Adams, both running as independents, in the November general election. Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025 The state assemblyman, meanwhile, continued drawing support through a platform centered on affordability and sweeping progressive reforms. Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025 Mamdani, a state assemblyman from Queens, has proposed charging New Yorkers earning above $1 million a flat 2% tax. Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 14 July 2025 The New York state assemblyman is expected to face strong resistance in his bid for mayor, with New York City’s elite looking to unite behind an alternative candidate ahead of the general election. David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 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 25 Jul. 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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