noun
councilwoman
noun
1
A woman who is an elected member of a city or town council.
"The councilwoman introduced a new recycling initiative."
How to Use Councilwoman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA female member of a local council.
When to use it
Many cities now prefer the gender-neutral "council member" in official use.
Word Forms
councilwomen plural
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Etymology
From council + woman.
Rhymes for councilwoman
Oman
woman
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Loman
yeoman
ottoman
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