councilor
Americannoun
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a variant US spelling of councillor
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an archaic spelling of counsellor
Other Word Forms
- councilorship noun
Etymology
Origin of councilor
1300–50; council + -or 2; replacing Middle English conseiler < Anglo-French: adviser; see counselor
Example Sentences
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Another figure who has been mentioned for a top job is Daniel Garodnick, a former city councilor who was heavily involved in outgoing Mayor Eric Adams’s “City of Yes” initiative to spur new housing development.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
His prior public service, as councilor, then deputy mayor, of a Sydney suburb ended abruptly in 2009 amid displays of undiplomatic temper.
From Salon • Aug. 2, 2025
Anab Awale, a district councilor in Mitte who is Somali German, said the nonchalance of German officials toward comfort women revisionism was clear evidence that Germany’s own racial inequalities remain unresolved.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024
“This is an opportunity for economic growth,” says Ericka Alneus, the city councilor behind the 24-hour plan.
From BBC • Aug. 4, 2024
Rojas Salcedo replied to the members of the Cabin that if Don Roque were elected councilor he would be reelected mayor.
From The Fourth Estate, vol. 2 by Palacio Vald?s, Armando
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