noun
councilman
Councilman (noun) means a man who is an elected member of a city or town council. Example: “The councilman spoke out against the proposed tax hike.”
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A man who is an elected member of a city or town council.
"Ms. Ford, a former captain in the Navy Reserves and a management consultant, and Ms. Pfeifer are often at odds with the three councilmen over policy issues."
— Zusha Elinson, A Hand Slap Resounds in Sausalito (2011)
"The councilman spoke out against the proposed tax hike."
How to use councilman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA male member of a local council.
When to use it
Many cities now prefer the gender-neutral "council member" in official use.
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Word forms
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Etymology
From council + man.
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What does “councilman” mean?
The word “councilman” means a man who is an elected member of a city or town council. In plain terms, a male member of a local council.
How do you use “councilman” in a sentence?
Here is “councilman” used in a sentence: “The councilman spoke out against the proposed tax hike.”
What part of speech is “councilman”?
“Councilman” is a noun.
What is the meaning of councilman?
"councilman" (noun) means a man who is an elected member of a city or town council.
