assemblywoman

noun

as·​sem·​bly·​wom·​an ə-ˈsem-blē-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce assemblywoman (audio)
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: a woman who is a member of an assembly

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The progressive group Justice Democrats is endorsing Claire Valdez, a New York state assemblywoman and former union organizer, to replace retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez, D-N.Y., according to an announcement shared with Semafor. Elana Schor, semafor.com, 14 Jan. 2026 Former assemblywoman Autumn Burke was also apparently considering a run for lieutenant governor this year. Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026 Valdez is an assemblywoman representing Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside, Maspeth, and Ridgewood and a candidate in the Democratic primary for an open congressional seat. Diana Moreno, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026 Former state assemblywoman and former Goldman challenger Yuh-Line Niou is also considering a bid. Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for assemblywoman

Word History

Etymology

assembly + woman

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of assemblywoman was in 1869

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“Assemblywoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assemblywoman. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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assemblywoman

noun
as·​sem·​bly·​wom·​an -ˌwu̇m-ən How to pronounce assemblywoman (audio)
: a woman who is a member of a legislative assembly

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