Definition of alderman
1 : a person governing a kingdom, district, or shire as viceroy for an Anglo-Saxon king
2a : a magistrate formerly ranking next below the mayor in an English or Irish city or boroughb : a high-ranking member of a borough or county council in Ireland or formerly in England chosen by elected members
3 : a member of a city legislative body
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Origin and Etymology of alderman
Middle English, from Old English ealdorman, from ealdor parent (from eald old) + man — more at old
First Known Use: before 12th century
ALDERMAN Defined for English Language Learners
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: a member of a city government in the U.S., Canada, and Australia
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: a senior member of an English town, county, or borough council who is elected by the other members
ALDERMAN Defined for Kids
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: a member of a lawmaking body in a city
Law Dictionary
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: a member of a city legislative body
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