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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Commonly Confused

See counsellor

Other Word Forms

councillorship noun

Example Sentences

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"Myself and the group thank him for his service as a Conservative councillor, he will be missed."

From BBC

"David could be a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde character," said John Duff, a local councillor and former police superintendent, who was born and grew up in Aberfeldy.

From BBC

Ward councillor Paul Valentine said he had received 55 emails objecting to the plans and none in support.

From BBC

A spokesperson for Stevenage Borough Council said: "We have been made aware by Hertfordshire Constabulary that a former councillor has been charged with an offence following an investigation."

From BBC

"Hand on heart it'll be Reform," said Ron, 69, a former Labour councillor who still plans to vote for the party.

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