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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An effort to unseat a rural city councilman for alleged aggressive behavior failed after the recall petition lacked a sufficient number of signatures from qualified electors. Sarah Lapidus, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025 This task force was pushed to be created after a city councilman lost his younger sister in a violent unsolved crime. Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025 Kurt Jordan resigned as a councilman and his wife, Jane Jordan, stepped down as clerk-treasurer on May 8, 2024, citing interactions with the volunteer fire department as a reason. Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025 Alexandria City Council officially accepted councilman Shane Collins' resignation during Thursday night's meeting. David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 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 25 Jul. 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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