councilman

noun

coun·​cil·​man ˈkau̇n(t)-səl-mən How to pronounce councilman (audio)
: a member of a council (as of a town or city)
councilmanic adjective

Examples of councilman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Anderson, the Eastland pastor and Metropolis city councilman, wasn’t appeased by the board’s assurances on drag performances. Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2024 The allegations against Lee did not stop Mayor Karen Bass from endorsing the councilman last week. Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for councilman 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1637, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of councilman was circa 1637

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“Councilman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/councilman. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

councilman

noun
coun·​cil·​man ˈkau̇n(t)-səl-mən How to pronounce councilman (audio)
: a member of a council (as of a town or city)

Legal Definition

councilman

noun
coun·​cil·​man
plural councilmen
: a member of a council : councillor

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