councilmanic

adjective

coun·​cil·​man·​ic ¦kau̇n(t)-səl-¦ma-nik How to pronounce councilmanic (audio)
: of, by, or for a council or councilman

Word History

Etymology

irregular, from councilman + -ic

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“Councilmanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/councilmanic. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.

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