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 beloved councilwomen, who served in the ‘80s and ‘90s, said city leaders used to be close friends who did their homework and debated in good faith. Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025 Coombs, the Aurora councilwoman, said part of the CBZ legacy is her city’s efforts to more tightly regulate bad landlords. Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2025 Candidates include incumbents, a former councilwoman, and several community leaders. Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 27 July 2025 Months after the interaction, the woman has filed a police report and ethics complaint against Purvis — becoming the latest in a string of legal and ethics fights involving the councilwoman, who represents much of Louisville's West End. Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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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