first-termer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of first-termer
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; first term + -er 1
Example Sentences
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The Senate seat up for vote is held by Georgia’s junior senator, first-termer David Perdue.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 28, 2018
These past three months, therefore, gave the first-termer his first real taste of what it means to hold the majority.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 23, 2016
Still another first-termer, Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, is widely believed to be preparing a presidential bid.
From US News ● Mar. 23, 2015
So has Governor Rick Scott, a first-termer whose own popularity has slid in opinion polls since his 2010 election.
From BusinessWeek ● Jan. 23, 2012
He said he'd add a second elected slot to his leadership team for a first-termer and a third to a powerful panel that doles out committee assignments.
From Time ● Nov. 19, 2010
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