alderwoman

[ awl-der-woom-uhn ]

noun

, plural al·der·wom·en.

1. a woman who is a member of a municipal legislative body, especially of a municipal council.

Gender Note

Is it alderwoman or alderperson? See -woman.

Word History and Origins

Origin of alderwoman¹

First recorded in 1550–60, for earlier sense; alder(man) + -woman

Example Sentences

Virginia Rivers, a former vice mayor of Mason who now serves as an alderwoman, said she got running water restored on Wednesday.

From Seattle Times

St. Louis Alderwoman Sharon Tyus called for aldermanic hearings and said she has spoken to the circuit attorney about the possibility of an investigation.

From Seattle Times

Alderwoman Julia Ramirez, the City Council representative for the ward hosting the site, opposed the project over safety concerns.

From Seattle Times

Alderwoman Julia Ramirez, who represents the ward on the City Council and has opposed the project, did not immediately respond to a message Saturday from The Associated Press.

From Seattle Times

Alderwoman Julia Ramirez, who represents the ward on the City Council, said she opposes the project due to safety concerns for her constituents and the migrants.

From Washington Times