mayor
Americannoun
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the chief executive official, usually elected, of a city, village, or town.
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the chief magistrate of a city or borough.
noun
Other Word Forms
- mayoral adjective
- mayorship noun
Etymology
Origin of mayor
First recorded in 1250–1300; from Medieval Latin major major; replacing Middle English mer, mair, from Old French maire
Example Sentences
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A Great North Olympic bid was announced last week with cross-party support from fellow mayors, keen to upend the logic that the International Olympic Committee would only give a UK Games to London.
From BBC
But Serge Dedina, a former Imperial Beach mayor who was inspired by the McCoys’ activism as a youngster, sees new generations bringing fresh energy to the fight.
From Los Angeles Times
Earlier this month, the mayor said his administration had made progress on closing the city’s $12 billion shortfall.
"This measure is a way to make vacationers aware of the pollution they are generating on the beaches," the mayor of Lima's Chorrillos district, Richard Cortez, told reporters.
From Barron's
“This unnecessary decision has caused chaos and confusion in the El Paso community,” said the city’s mayor, Renard Johnson, in a news conference after the restriction was lifted.
From Los Angeles Times
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