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

Examples of councilman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Some of Brown’s alleged clientele included a city councilman, a candidate for sheriff, two state representatives and a real estate developer, though no one ever confirmed being a customer. Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Sep. 2024 His maternal great-grandfather was a Pittsburgh city councilman and his grandfather was a Democratic U.S. congressman. Marc Malkin, Variety, 24 Sep. 2024 Brent Metz, a councilman in Mountain View, Colo., was arrested on suspicion of charges that include first degree assault as court records show a 17-year-old scouting a lakeside location for homecoming photos was shot in the face by the small town official. Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 15 Sep. 2024 For almost three decades, the Ontario city councilman has pursued a minor league baseball team for his city. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for councilman 

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Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Oct. 2024.

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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