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councilor

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

noun

  1. a member of a council.

  2. counselor.


councilor British  
/ ˈkaʊnsələ /

noun

  1. a variant US spelling of councillor

  2. an archaic spelling of counsellor

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Etymology

Origin of councilor

1300–50; council + -or 2; replacing Middle English conseiler < Anglo-French: adviser; see counselor

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“There’s no question in my mind that this nominee is qualified,” Councilor Terrence Kennedy said during a brief discussion period before the vote.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2024

Black City Councilor Brian Worrell said the “elected of color” party was to make sure all “specific groups” in the city government are recognized.

From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2023

The sign mentioned Fitch and Redmond City Councilor Clifford Evelyn by name, police said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2023

In July 2021, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman was presented two lists of more than 20 demands that Chinese State Councilor Wang Yi said were a precondition for improved bilateral ties.

From Washington Times • Mar. 16, 2023

He was made Imperial Councilor by the Emperor, and raised in 1876 to the rank of baron.

From Library of the World's Best literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 12 by Various