congressional

[ kuhn-gresh-uh-nl, kuhng- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a congress.
2. (usually initial capital letter) of or relating to the Congress of the U.S.:

   a Congressional committee.

congressional

/ kənˈɡrɛʃənəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to a congress

Derived Forms

• conˈgressionalist, noun
• conˈgressionally, adverb

Other Words From

• con·gression·al·ist noun
• con·gression·al·ly adverb
• non-Con·gression·al adjective
• precon·gression·al adjective
• pro-Con·gression·al adjective
• uncon·gression·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of congressional¹

1685–95; < Latin congressiōn- (stem of congressiō ) a coming together, equivalent to congress ( us ) ( congress ) + -iōn- -ion + -al ¹

Example Sentences

He knew Orange County had several tight congressional races that could determine control of Congress.

From Los Angeles Times

After being nominated last week for attorney general, Gaetz resigned as representative for Florida's 1st congressional district, a seat he has held since 2017.

From BBC

In 2022, the court found that federal agencies cannot address "major questions" with broad economic or social impact without explicit congressional approval.

From Salon

The Florida lawmaker is the subject of a long-running investigation by a congressional ethics panel into a number of claims involving drugs, bribes and sex.

From BBC

Trump’s calls to close the Department of Education would need congressional approval, which appears unlikely.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• parliamentary
• senatorial