councilman

[ koun-suhl-muhn ]

noun

, plural coun·cil·men.

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

councilman

/ ˈkaʊnsəlmən /

noun

1. a member of a council, esp of a town or city; councillor

Gender Note

Is councilman gender-neutral? See -man.

Other Words From

• coun·cil·man·ic [koun-s, uh, l-, man, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of councilman¹

First recorded in 1650–60; council + man

Example Sentences

It happened in 2003, involving a police captain, a civil rights attorney, a councilman, a deli owner and a tamale maker, among others.

From Los Angeles Times

For almost three decades, the Ontario city councilman has pursued a minor league baseball team for his city.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2022, on the day the council killed the deal, councilman Stephen Faessel said: “This is going to be litigated for the next several years.”

From Los Angeles Times

The multiple crises, and resulting turnover from mayor to mayor, had “lasting ramifications” for city agencies, said Mr. Conway, the councilman.

From New York Times

Corker, a former Spokane city councilman, said there is a “political stigma” around rental assistance programs among landlords.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• legislator