congressist

/kənˈɡrɛsɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a congress; especially, a member of the United States Congress.

“She was elected as a congressist to represent her state in the Senate.”

2. noun

A person who participates in a congress or assembly, especially a gathering of representatives from different regions or countries.

“The congressist from Europe presented a proposal to the assembly.”

Synonyms

  • legislator
  • politician

Antonyms

  • nonrepresentative