councilor
Americannoun
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a variant US spelling of councillor
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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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Miller’s district favors the GOP, yet recent polls show him trailing his Democratic opponent, a city councilor and ironworker named Brian Poindexter.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
"As a municipality, we do not have the legal authority to arbitrarily prohibit the establishment of new businesses, since in Chile there is freedom to engage in economic activities," councilor Nelda Gil told AFP.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
“The primary school is full, in fact an extension has just been built,” said Bill Lobban, a local councilor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2025
His prior public service, as councilor, then deputy mayor, of a Sydney suburb ended abruptly in 2009 amid displays of undiplomatic temper.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2025
In the welter of claims and counterclaims, one harassed councilor wearily suggested a lottery.
From The Eel by Miriam Allen DeFord
The three representatives will immediately become the largest number of councilors this neighborhood has ever had.
From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2024
There were significant vacancies as well: A large number of district councilors who declined to take a new oath of allegiance resigned from their seats in 2021.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
The vote will see nearly 900 mayors and 11,000 local councilors elected for a four-year term.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 6, 2023
Elections for the district council seats typically draw little international attention as the councilors mainly handled municipal matters, such as organizing construction projects and ensuring that public facilities are in order.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 30, 2023
He bowed to his father, and nodded to the mute councilors.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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