assemblyperson

[uh-sem-blee-pur-suhn]

noun

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

Gender Note

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of assemblyperson¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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Related Words

• agent 
• commissioner 
• counselor 
• delegate 
• deputy 
• lawyer 
• legislator 
• member 
• senator