congressional
Americanadjective
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of or relating to a congress.
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(usually initial capital letter) of or relating to the Congress of the U.S..
a Congressional committee.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- congressionalist noun
- congressionally adverb
- non-Congressional adjective
- precongressional adjective
- pro-Congressional adjective
- uncongressional adjective
Etymology
Origin of congressional
1685–95; < Latin congressiōn- (stem of congressiō ) a coming together, equivalent to congress ( us ) ( congress ) + -iōn- -ion + -al 1
Example Sentences
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Most recently, a congressional committee formally summoned Bondi to answer questions over her handling of the Epstein investigation.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Bondi also began losing congressional Republicans’s support over the Epstein files.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026
There are more than 40 congressional districts where the number of registered Latino voters exceeds the margin of victory in 2024, Barreto said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026
Like Thanksgiving, but with isotopes and congressional hearings.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
You heard the congressional speeches before we left.
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
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