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congressmember

American  
[kong-gris-mem-ber] / ˈkɒŋ grɪsˌmɛm bər /

noun

(often initial capital letter)
  1. a member of a congress, especially of the U.S. House of Representatives.


Etymology

Origin of congressmember

congress + member

Example Sentences

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Wimps don’t survive the ruthlessness of Eastside politics as an outsider to become a congressmember at just 34.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 23, 2026

The congressmember “proudly names” the Estrada, Guzman, Ramirez and Palomino families alongside the Mendezes “every time he shares this story publicly,” the text continued.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 20, 2024

Cárdenas offered congratulatory words, as did Valley congressmember Brad Sherman and L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 27, 2024

The group noted that he's "a long-time civil rights leader and 32-year-long congressmember known for his strong support for Israel."

From Salon Jul. 18, 2019

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