noun
councilwoman
Councilwoman (noun) means a woman who is an elected member of a city or town council. Example: “The councilwoman introduced a new recycling initiative.”
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A woman who is an elected member of a city or town council.
"A New York City councilwoman was charged with assault after a heated protest at the Brooklyn site of a proposed men’s homeless shelter at which, the authorities say, she bit a police chief."
— Hurubie Meko, City Councilwoman Is Charged With Biting Police Chief During Protest (2024)
"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.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From council + woman.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for councilwoman
Oman
woman
roman
Loman
yeoman
ottoman
madwoman
catwoman
saleswoman
chairwoman
policewoman
businesswoman
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Frequently asked questions
What does “councilwoman” mean?
The word “councilwoman” means a woman who is an elected member of a city or town council. In plain terms, a female member of a local council.
How do you use “councilwoman” in a sentence?
Here is “councilwoman” used in a sentence: “The councilwoman introduced a new recycling initiative.”
What part of speech is “councilwoman”?
“Councilwoman” is a noun.
What is the meaning of councilwoman?
"councilwoman" (noun) means a woman who is an elected member of a city or town council.
