Assemblyman


(sometimes initial capital letter) a member of a legislative , especially a member of the lower house of the legislature in certain states of the U.S.
Contemporary Examples

The former Hewlett-Packard CEO just spent $5.5 million of her own money to beat Rep. Tom Campbell and assemblyman Chuck DeVore.
A New ‘Year of the Woman’ Clara Bingham June 10, 2010

Brown’s likely challenger is Tim Donnelly, a far-right Republican assemblyman from Twin Peaks, who is currently on probation.
Inside California’s Crazy Race To Be The GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Olivia Nuzzi May 29, 2014

Historical Examples

assemblyman Oelze spoke here yesterday in glowing terms of education, science and ideals.
The Future Belongs to the People Karl Liebknecht

The assemblyman changed his mind; that wasn’t tyranny, it was anarchy.
Space Viking Henry Beam Piper

“The leopard doesnt change his spots or the Red his (or her) color,” asserted assemblyman Brown.
Greener Than You Think Ward Moore

assemblyman Liebknecht: I have told you only what I heard with my own ears.
The Future Belongs to the People Karl Liebknecht

It is done in this way: a grafter becomes an assemblyman, and with others lays a plan of graft.
As A Chinaman Saw Us Anonymous

The Senator was conducted to the stage and introduced by assemblyman Ballard.
News Writing M. Lyle Spencer

assemblyman Liebknecht: I speak about the motion, about the chance of those who are well off to attend high schools and colleges.
The Future Belongs to the People Karl Liebknecht

Taylor, the assemblyman of last winter from this city, was in said office.
Letters and Literary Memorials of Samuel J. Tilden, v. 1 Samuel J. Tilden

noun (pl) -men
(sometimes capital) a member of an assembly, esp a legislature

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