WorldAugust 9, 2026

assemblyman

uh-SEM-blee-mun

Definition

A male member of a legislative assembly or a local representative council.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Old French 'assembler', meaning to collect or gather, combined with the word 'man'. It evolved to refer specifically to an individual elected to represent a legislative body.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe Datuk Majang Renggi, who serves as the elected representative for the Samalaju constituency, highlighting his role in local community engagement.

Deputy minister: Tax awareness key to improving compliance

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