councilwoman

noun

coun·​cil·​wom·​an ˈkau̇n(t)-səl-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce councilwoman (audio)
: a woman who is a member of a council

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In the June 2 primary, Republican County Supervisor Jim Desmond received the most votes, and the other candidate who advanced was Democrat Marni von Wilpert, a San Diego councilwoman. Caroline Linton, CBS News, 11 June 2026 However, police, her councilwoman and Queens District Attorney's Office all told her to take the matter to housing court, per the docuseries. Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 The main Democratic candidates are Ammar Campa-Najjar, a longtime local candidate, and Marni von Wilpert, a San Diego councilwoman. New York Times, 2 June 2026 Brewer is a Manhattan councilwoman. Gale Brewer, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for councilwoman

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First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of councilwoman was in 1877

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“Councilwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/councilwoman. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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councilwoman

noun
coun·​cil·​wom·​an ˈkau̇n(t)-səl-ˌwu̇m-ən How to pronounce councilwoman (audio)
: a woman who is a member of a council

Legal Definition

councilwoman

noun
coun·​cil·​wom·​an
plural councilwomen
: a woman who is a member of a council

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