councilman

noun

coun·​cil·​man ˈkau̇n(t)-səl-mən How to pronounce councilman (audio)
: a member of a council (as of a town or city)
councilmanic adjective

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Guerrero, a Democrat and Joliet councilman, was removed in the race for Joliet Township supervisor, leaving only Darrell R. Boisdorf, a Republican, on the ballot. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025 Image As a Democratic city councilman in Fresno, Mr. Chavez secured $100,000 to create an immigrant defense fund to help people pay their legal expenses. Orlando Mayorquín, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024 The two go back and forth about whether Holloway came to a stop before the officer runs the councilman’s license and registration — the latter of which turns out to be expired. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025 Frisch, a former Aspen councilman and currency trader, still has one of the largest House campaign chests in the country. Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for councilman

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of councilman was in 1659

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“Councilman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/councilman. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

councilman

noun
coun·​cil·​man ˈkau̇n(t)-səl-mən How to pronounce councilman (audio)
: a member of a council (as of a town or city)

Legal Definition

councilman

noun
coun·​cil·​man
plural councilmen
: a member of a council : councillor

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