assemblyman

noun

as·​sem·​bly·​man ə-ˈsem-blē-mən How to pronounce assemblyman (audio)
Synonyms of assemblymannext
: a member of an assembly

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Hoover, who lives in Folsom, served as chief of staff to Kevin Kiley during the now-congressman’s tenure as a state assemblyman, which ended in 2022. Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026 Four years earlier, Lawler, a former state assemblyman, was elected when Republicans took back control of the House. Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026 These deals – most recently Brea’s — enrage Norby, the erstwhile former assemblyman. Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026 Mamdani, then a state assemblyman, joined Aliyu in a 15-day hunger strike. Katherine Koretski, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for assemblyman

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Etymology

assembly + man entry 1

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of assemblyman was in 1647

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“Assemblyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assemblyman. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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assemblyman

noun
as·​sem·​bly·​man ə-ˈsem-blē-mən How to pronounce assemblyman (audio)
: a member of a legislative assembly

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