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assemblyperson

American

[uh-sem-blee-pur-suhn] / əˈsɛm bliˌpɜr sən /

noun

a member of a legislative assembly, especially a member of the lower house of the legislature in certain states of the United States.

Gender

Is it assemblyman, assemblywoman, or assemblyperson? See -person.

Etymology

Origin of assemblyperson

An Americanism dating back to 1970–75; assembly(man) + -person

Example Sentences

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“When I go to try to meet with a senator or assemblyperson, I can’t even start the conversation.”

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2012

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