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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Graham is one of several council members expected to run next year, alongside District 1 councilwoman Dante Anderson, at-large councilwomen Dimple Ajmera and Victoria Watlington and Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell. Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026 Bowser’s mayoral replacement is set to be Janeese Lewis George, a socialist councilwoman, who won the crucial June 16 Democratic primary. Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026 The proposal would not involve decisions related to staffing, assignments, or operational tactics, according to the councilwoman. City News Service, Daily News, 18 June 2026 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 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 6 Jul. 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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