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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College Democrats had planned to rally before the event with Keith Powers, a candidate for Manhattan borough president who is currently an East Side councilman. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2025 Ian Holzhauer, a former Air Force JAG officer and current councilman, brings deep roots and a practical mindset to local government. Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025 San Leandro’s councilman for District 2, Azevedo touts deep roots to his hometown. Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025 Lucas has been part of discussions about the airport’s improvement since 2017, then as a councilman. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for councilman

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 23 Apr. 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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