Cool MateCongressional
UK /["/kənˈɡreʃənl/"]/US /["/kənˈɡreʃənl/"]/
Definition
related to or belonging to a congress or the Congress in the US
In simple words: Related to a congress, which is a group of people who make laws.
Examples
- a **congressional committee/bill**
- the midterm Congressional elections
Usage notes
Use 'congressional' in formal contexts, especially when discussing politics or government. It’s not appropriate in casual or everyday conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'Congress' as the boss of laws — 'congressional' refers to anything related to this boss.
Collocations
- congressional committee
- congressional hearing
- congressional session
- congressional leaders
Synonyms
- legislative
- parliamentary
- governmental
- official
Antonyms
- local
- state
- municipal
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'congratulatory' due to similar spelling.
- Omitting the context of government when using the term.
- Using 'congressional' in informal discussions.