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 of Saturday evening, Jones maintained a commanding lead over his nearest rival, fellow councilman Izzy Patoka. Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 28 June 2026 The councilman and two others were arrested. Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026 Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael Newman said Vogler and his family attended Thursday’s hearing in Danville Circuit Court, where the visibly scarred councilman made an emotional statement about how the attack had altered his life. ABC News, 25 June 2026 In 2026, Goldman appears to be trailing in polls to Lander, a former city comptroller and councilman from Brooklyn. Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for councilman

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 Jul. 2026.

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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