assemblyman

[uh-sem-blee-muhn]

noun

plural

assemblymen 

1. (sometimes initial capital letter),  a member of a legislative assembly, especially a member of the lower house of the legislature in certain states of the United States.

assemblyman

/ əˈsɛmblɪmən /

noun

1. (sometimes capital) a member of an assembly, esp a legislature

Gender Note

Is assemblyman gender-neutral? See -man.

Word History and Origins

Origin of assemblyman¹

First recorded in 1640–50; assembly + -man

Example Sentences

Local business leaders—wary of the 34-year-old state assemblyman’s thin resume and short political career—fear he will choose young progressives with limited experience for top roles.

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Until recently she was rarely seen during her husband's election campaign, leading opponents to claim that the 33-year-old state assemblyman was "hiding" his wife.

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As an assemblyman, he introduced a bill to end the tax-exempt status of New York charities with ties to Israeli settlements that violate international human rights law.

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The former New York assemblyman centred his campaign on affordability in one of the country's most expensive cities, campaigning on issues like universal child care, and free and faster buses.

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All eyes will be on the Big Apple as Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state assemblyman, attempts a political upset in his bid to become New York City's youngest mayor in over a century.

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