noun
alderman
AWL-duh-muhn
Alderman (noun) means an elected member of a city or town council. Example: “The alderman proposed a new bike lane on Main Street.”
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An elected member of a city or town council.
"The alderman proposed a new bike lane on Main Street."
How to use alderman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA local government official elected to a city or town council.
Common pairings
city alderman
the alderman's ward
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Etymology
From Old English ealdorman, combining ealdor ("elder, chief") and mann ("person") — originally a senior nobleman, later a municipal office.
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What does “alderman” mean?
The word “alderman” means an elected member of a city or town council. In plain terms, a local government official elected to a city or town council.
How do you pronounce “alderman”?
“Alderman” is pronounced AWL-duh-muhn (/ˈɔldəɹmən/ in IPA).
How do you use “alderman” in a sentence?
Here is “alderman” used in a sentence: “The alderman proposed a new bike lane on Main Street.”
What is another word for “alderman”?
Words with a similar meaning to “alderman” include baillie.
What part of speech is “alderman”?
“Alderman” is a noun.
Where does the word “alderman” come from?
The word “alderman” comes from Old English. From Old English ealdorman, combining ealdor ("elder, chief") and mann ("person") — originally a senior nobleman, later a municipal office.
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