congressional

[kuhn-gresh-uh-nl, kuhng-]

adjective

1. of or relating to a congress.

2. (usually initial capital letter),  of or relating to the Congress of the U.S..

   a Congressional committee.

congressional

/ kənˈɡrɛʃənəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to a congress

Other Word Forms

• congressionalist noun
• congressionally adverb
• non-Congressional adjective
• precongressional adjective
• pro-Congressional adjective
• uncongressional adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of congressional¹

1685–95; < Latin congressiōn- (stem of congressiō ) a coming together, equivalent to congress ( us ) ( congress ) + -iōn- -ion + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Proposition 50 would shift the state’s congressional district lines to favor Democrats.

From Los Angeles Times

The group has raised nearly $950 million to help elect such candidates across the country, including backing Porter’s successful congressional campaign to flip a GOP district in Orange County.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, his podcast appearance was enough to pique the interest of congressional leaders.

From Salon

Voting rights and Black majority districts: Does a state violate the Constitution if it redraws its congressional districts to create one with a Black majority?

From Los Angeles Times

Due to the congressional deadlock over the budget and subsequent federal shutdown, the U.S. military — perhaps the most prominent Pacific Airshow draw — would not be in attendance over the October 3-5 weekend.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• parliamentary 
• senatorial