noun
councilman
noun
1
A man who is an elected member of a city or town council.
"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.
Word Forms
councilmen plural
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Etymology
From council + man.