assemblyman

noun

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

Examples of assemblyman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Newspapers reported the choices for governor, lieutenant governor, assemblymen, congressmen and senators. Daniel Wirls, The Conversation, 16 May 2024 The assemblymen are joining with organizations urging leaders to find ways to preserve funding for those priorities. Lindsey Holden, Sacramento Bee, 15 May 2024 Evan Low Campbell assemblyman edges out Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian by a razor-thin 5 votes in a recount of 182,000 to make November ballot and face Sam Liccardo in key Silicon Valley congressional race. Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 5 May 2024 The assemblyman is heading to the November election after knocking Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian off the ballot — by just five votes — in an extraordinary Silicon Valley congressional race that captivated political onlookers nationwide. Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024 Valadao defeated Salas, a former assemblyman, in 2022 by a margin of about 4,500 votes, and the two will likely face each other again in November. Eden Villalovas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Jan. 2024 Dickinson, a former California assemblyman, is leading in early returns Tuesday with about 44.4% of the vote. Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2024 Chair Pedro Nava, a former state assemblyman, said Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara was invited to speak at the hearing or to send someone from his office. Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024 As an assemblyman in recent years, McCarty voted for controversial bills aimed at improving working conditions and establishing a higher minimum wage at fast food restaurants. Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2024

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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 20 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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