noun
councilor
KOWN-suh-ler/ˈkaʊnslər/
A member of an official governing council.
The councilor speaks from a seat at the desk while two colleagues listen.
Etymology
The ancestor meant an adviser. When counselor was reshaped under the influence of council, the resulting councilor came to name a member of that deliberating body.
In context
councilor mason has moved that we suspend our rules complete our agenda it requires a two-thirds vote all those in favor please say aye
More examples
- Residents elect two councilors to represent their district.
- She serves as a councilor on the tribal council.
- A councilor proposes funding for repairs to the town library.
Forms
councilor · councilors
council noun — An official group that governs or advises.
Similar words
- alderman
- Specifically a member of certain city or town councils.
- representative
- Represents a group, not necessarily on a governing council.