councillor

American

[koun-suh-ler, -sler] / ˈkaʊn sə lər, -slər /

noun

councilor.

councillor British

/ ˈkaʊnsələ /

noun

a member of a council

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councillorship

noun

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Residents had been evacuated from their homes after a fire near Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, with a councillor describing the situation as "scary", as the fire made its way towards the village.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

Questions about how the operation was conducted were first raised by a local councillor, then concerns were expressed by politicians and farming leaders.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

A Newbridge councillor said houses have been "gutted"

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

The councillor was elected in May to represent the Ladywood ward for the city council.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

"Can I be a king's councillor and build castles and become the High Septon?"

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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