Congresswomen are the female members of the United States Congress. However, there are several synonyms used to describe women who hold a position in Congress. These include congresswoman, representative, assemblywoman, and legislator. Congresswoman is the most commonly used term, but representative is often used interchangeably. Assemblywoman is used in some states to describe women elected to the state legislature. Legislator is a broader term that can be used for both men and women who work in legislative bodies. Other terms that are occasionally used include member of Congress, senator, and member of the House. Regardless of the term used, all of these women play an important role in shaping legislation and representing their constituents.