congressional

[kuhn-gresh-uh-nl, kuhng-]

adjective

1. of or relating to a congress.

2. (usually initial capital letter),  of or relating to the Congress of the U.S..

   a Congressional committee.

congressional

/ kənˈɡrɛʃənəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to a congress

Other Word Forms

• congressionalist noun
• congressionally adverb
• non-Congressional adjective
• precongressional adjective
• pro-Congressional adjective
• uncongressional adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of congressional¹

1685–95; < Latin congressiōn- (stem of congressiō ) a coming together, equivalent to congress ( us ) ( congress ) + -iōn- -ion + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Nearly 50 miles southeast, about 50 Republican canvassers fueled up on coffee and doughnuts, united over the brisk weather and annoyance about Newsom’s attempt to redraw California’s congressional districts.

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Obama also slammed congressional Republicans, whom he said "refuse to buck the president even when they know he is out of line."

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If California didn’t respond, Republicans would get away with stacking the congressional electoral map in their favor.

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However, permanent daylight saving time would require congressional approval.

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Congress has the power to block partisan gerrymandering in congressional map drawing.

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Related Words

• parliamentary 
• senatorial