councilwoman

[ koun-suhl-woom-uhn ]

noun

, plural coun·cil·wom·en.

1. a female member of a council, especially the local legislative body of a city.

Gender Note

Is it councilwoman or councilperson? See -woman.

Word History and Origins

Origin of councilwoman¹

First recorded in 1925–30; council + -woman

Example Sentences

Because his homes have already drawn the ire of his neighbors, the councilwoman promised that the city will be proactive in addressing the issue.

From Los Angeles Times

Staff members from Park’s office said the removal would be postponed until the councilwoman returned from a work trip.

From Los Angeles Times

Patel, 30, a small-town municipal councilwoman who worked in former Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald’s administration, declared her candidacy a few days before Hamas’ Oct.

From Seattle Times

That has been the question haunting Rio de Janeiro for the past six years, ever since a gunman assassinated the Black, gay, feminist councilwoman who had fought the city’s entrenched corruption and powerful gangs.

From New York Times

As a city councilwoman, Thao supported some efforts to rein in police spending, including reducing the number of police academy classes, but she has reversed course.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• legislator