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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Dan Kalmick, a former Huntington Beach councilman who holds an expertise in electrical and computer engineering, suspects the frequencies used by Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are getting interrupted by wireless internet service providers. Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025 On Thursday, the councilman said the city is interviewing outside law firms to conduct the investigation as the chief has not shown any interest in resigning. Alexis Martin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025 The former Warren councilman is to pay $625 in fines and costs, according to Macomb County Circuit Court records. Christina Hall, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025 Former councilman Bryan Calvo, also a mayoral candidate, has vowed to eliminate property taxes for seniors, a decision that isn’t up to Hialeah but to the state, something that his competitor said is misleading. Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 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 28 Oct. 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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