What does congressional mean?
Relating to or characteristic of a congress, especially the United States Congress.
Senses
- Relating to the United States Congress.
- Relating to any congress or formal assembly.
Example
"The bill passed after months of heated congressional debate."
More examples
"She testified at a congressional hearing on data privacy."
"The congressional delegation toured the flood-damaged region."
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Easily confused with congressional
congestion
Congressional relates to a congress (legislative body), while congestion refers to overcrowding or blockage.
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Words and phrases paired with congressional
congressional approvalcongressional hearingcongressional district