# congressional

Pronunciation: US say "kuhng-GRESH-uh-nuhl" /kəŋˈɡɹɛʃn̩əl/; UK

## Adjective

1. Relating to a congress, such as a national legislature or a formal assembly of delegates.
   - Simple: Connected with a congress, like a country's lawmaking body or a big official meeting.
   - _A congressional committee will hold hearings on the proposed budget next month._
   - _Congressional elections take place every two years in the United States._

## Origin

Formed from "congression" combined with the suffix "-al".

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