noun
- plural of congressperson; members of a congress, especially the U.S. Congress (House of Representatives or Senate)
Usage: gender-neutral alternative to 'congressman' or 'congresswoman'; commonly used in formal and official contexts
Examples
- The congresspersons voted on the new healthcare bill yesterday.
- Many congresspersons represent rural districts in their states.
- The meeting included congresspersons from both political parties.
- Congresspersons must balance the needs of their constituents with national priorities.
- Several congresspersons introduced legislation to address climate change.
- The congresspersons held a press conference to discuss the budget.