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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The councilwoman’s work on behalf of renters arguably has been her signature issue. James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026 Martinez, a former Iberville Parish councilwoman who focused her campaign on affordability and local issues, was outspent by Republicans 3-to-1. Fin Daniel Gómez, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026 The councilwoman has introduced a motion to explore the creation of a homelessness department to centralize that work. Tom Bray, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026 Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones stripped the councilwoman of her three City Council committee assignments for four months, lifting the reprimand this month without explanation. Megan Rodriguez, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for councilwoman

Word History

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 16 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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