A gender-neutral American English term for a member of Congress, particularly a member of the House of Representatives. It emerged as an alternative to the gendered 'congressman' or 'congresswoman' and is widely used in contemporary journalism, political communication, and official contexts.
The congressperson held a town hall to address constituents' questions about the proposed bill.
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A member of congress.
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(US) A member of the House of Representatives.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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