congresswoman
noun/ˈkɑŋɡrəswʊmən/
Frequency rank: #14,037 most common English word
Meaning
A female member of the United States Congress, especially of the House of Representatives.
Example sentence
The local congresswoman gave a speech about healthcare reform at the town hall meeting.
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