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

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As a councilman, Calvo often clashed with Bovo over city services and emergency response. Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025 The death proved to be a pivotal moment for then-city councilman Ravi Bhalla. Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025 Bokhari is the wife of the former councilman for her district. Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025 Grosse Pointe Farms gets a new mayor In Grosse Pointe Farms, two city councilmen vied for the mayoral seat. Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for councilman

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of councilman was in 1659

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“Councilman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/councilman. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.

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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