Legislative Jargon

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'congressional district' is a noun because it refers to a specific geographical area represented by a member of Congress.

• The candidate received overwhelming support in the congressional district.
• Everyone in the congressional district is talking about the upcoming election.
• The vibe in that congressional district is off the charts.
• The boundaries of the congressional district seemed to expand as more people showed up to vote.

noun a person who is professionally involved in politics, especially as a holder of or a candidate for an elected office

• The politician addressed the crowd with a well-prepared speech.
• That politician sure knows how to work a room.
• The politician is always talking the talk but never walking the walk.
• Being a politician is like walking a tightrope between public opinion and personal beliefs.