councilor

Or coun·cil·lor

[koun-suh-ler, -sler]

noun

1. a member of a council.

2. counselor.

councilor

/ ˈkaʊnsələ /

noun

1. a variant US spelling of councillor

2. an archaic spelling of counsellor

Other Word Forms

• councilorship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of councilor¹

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

Example Sentences

His prior public service, as councilor, then deputy mayor, of a Sydney suburb ended abruptly in 2009 amid displays of undiplomatic temper.

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But tourism councilor Simone Venturini was shocked that anyone might be upset that such a high-profile event was happening in the city.

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Anab Awale, a district councilor in Mitte who is Somali German, said the nonchalance of German officials toward comfort women revisionism was clear evidence that Germany’s own racial inequalities remain unresolved.

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“This is an opportunity for economic growth,” says Ericka Alneus, the city councilor behind the 24-hour plan.

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However, this past April he said, “If the universities in accordance with their policies can’t guarantee the safety and security and well-being of the students, then I think it is incumbent upon a local mayor or local governor or local town councilor, whoever is the local leadership there, to step in and enforce the law.”

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Related Words

• agent 
• commissioner 
• counselor 
• delegate 
• deputy 
• lawyer 
• legislator 
• member 
• senator