councilwoman

[ koun-suhl-woom-uhn ]

noun

, plural coun·cil·wom·en.

1. a female member of a council, especially the local legislative body of a city.

Gender Note

Is it councilwoman or councilperson? See -woman.

Word History and Origins

Origin of councilwoman¹

First recorded in 1925–30; council + -woman

Example Sentences

Thomas Schlegel, 72, who I met later outside the Ocean Beach Recreation Center, was quick to tell me who he backed over Campbell though he said he wasn’t “totally hostile” to the sitting councilwoman.

From Voice of San Diego

Though City Attorney Mara Elliott’s office said it hasn’t uncovered fraud itself, it argues Bry should have shared evidence of fraud the lawsuit alleges with the city because she had a fiduciary duty as a councilwoman.

From Voice of San Diego

We reached out to the former councilwoman and 2020 mayoral candidate to see if it were true.

From Voice of San Diego

Donna Frye, a former city councilwoman and now an open government advocate, has also joined.

From Voice of San Diego

The publication wrote that Councilwoman Marti Emerald had confirmed the account.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• legislator