committeeman

American  

[kuh-mit-ee-muhn, -man] / kəˈmɪt i mən, -ˌmæn /

noun

plural

committeemen

1. a member of a committee.

2. the leader of a political ward or precinct.

3. shop steward.

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committeeman British  

/ kəˈmɪtɪmən, -ˌmæn /

noun

1. a member of one or more committees

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Gender

Is committeeman gender-neutral? See -man.

Other Word Forms

• committeewoman noun

Etymology

Origin of committeeman

First recorded in 1645–55; committee + man

Example Sentences

Brock did recognize, however, the potential for the committee to reconfigure its financial plan to do so upon request, which the Tennessee committeeman said he'd be against.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2024

“I have every reason to believe that Ronna will be the chair until the end of her term,” said Richard Porter, the national committeeman from Illinois who oversees the party’s resolutions committee.

From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2024

He currently serves as the national committeeman for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, was previous treasurer of the Republican National Committee and chaired the site selection committee for the 2020 Republican National Convention.

From Washington Times • Mar. 26, 2023

“You can influence the way delegates are selected, whether it’s by primary, caucus or convention,” said Henry Barbour, a longtime Republican committeeman from Mississippi.

From Washington Post • Feb. 24, 2023

The committeeman put a glass in his eye and regarded him quite coolly.

From The Candidate A Political Romance by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)