Word
congressional
Meanings
Relating to a congress, especially the U.S. Congress, or to its members and activities.
Relating to elections or districts that choose representatives for a congress.
Definition
Related to a congress or to the work of a national legislature.
Congressional describes things connected with a congress, especially the U.S. Congress. It is commonly used for elections, committees, hearings, and debates that involve lawmakers. It can also refer more generally to policies or actions coming from a legislative body.
Examples
- The committee scheduled a congressional hearing to question agency officials about the delay.
- I followed the congressional debate closely because it could reshape national energy policy.
- She works as a congressional aide and spends most days drafting briefing notes for her boss.
- They tracked congressional voting patterns to understand how coalitions formed across party lines.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes say "congressional congress" or use "congressional" where "congress" (the institution) is needed, e.g., "Congress passed the bill," not "Congressional passed the bill."
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