committeeperson
Americannoun
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a member of a committee.
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the leader of a political ward or precinct.
Gender
Is it committeeman, committeewoman, or committeeperson? See -person.
Etymology
Origin of committeeperson
Example Sentences
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In May, Bancroft won a primary race to be the Republican candidate for committeeperson in Doylestown Borough’s 2nd District.
From Washington Post • Jul. 22, 2022
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