assemblywoman

[ uh-sem-blee-woom-uhn ]

noun

, plural as·sem·bly·wom·en.

1. a woman who is a member of a legislative assembly, especially a member of the lower house of the legislature in certain states of the United States.

Gender Note

Is it assemblywoman or assemblyperson? See -woman.

Word History and Origins

Origin of assemblywoman¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; assembly(man) + woman

Example Sentences

“His administration has allowed one organization to hoard all the tax credits, ultimately manufacturing this crisis,” said the Democratic assemblywoman from North Las Vegas.

From Washington Times

But as Carrillo, a state assemblywoman whose district includes East Los Angeles, took the microphone, she was in her element.

From Los Angeles Times

Last year it appointed Gonzalez, a former state assemblywoman, as its new leader.

From Los Angeles Times

He became half of San Diego’s most powerful political couple after his 2017 marriage to Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, a well-known liberal Democratic state assemblywoman who became a top California labor leader last year.

From Seattle Times

A former Nevada state assemblywoman and former Democrat aide have both accused the president of getting too close to their hair years ago.

From Washington Times