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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Other Word Forms

councillorship

noun

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Councillors of all parties and backgrounds have reported a significant increase in the abuse they have faced both in person and online, with last week's English local elections a tipping point for many.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Councillors are responsible for local services including providing social care and rubbish collections.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Councillors agreed and voted unanimously to grant permission.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Councillors have agreed to provide £150,000 to reduce winter deaths and help vulnerable people stay warm in cold weather.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

The Prince of Wales had by this time been sent to Bristol as nominal General of the Western army, with a selection of the King's Councillors to assist him.

From Rupert Prince Palatine by Scott, Eva

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