congresswoman

/ˌkɑŋgrəsˈwʊmən/
/ˈkɒŋgrɪswʊmən/
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Other forms: congresswomen

Definitions of congresswoman
  1. noun
    a member of the United States House of Representatives
    synonyms: congressman, representative
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    types:
    rep
    informal abbreviation of `representative'
    type of:
    legislator
    someone who makes or enacts laws
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