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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councillorship noun

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Former Labour councillor Oliver Steadman has pleaded not guilty to blackmail at Southwark Crown Court in connection with the alleged 'honeytrap' plot targeting men involved in Westminster politics.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

He was suspended as a Labour member after the party was notified of his arrest in June 2024 and a month later resigned as a councillor in Islington, north London.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Elaine Bryson, 65, is a community councillor and chairwoman of Rothienorman Community Association.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Reform suspended the councillor shortly after he won the Cliftonville division for the party at the local elections in 2025.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

"Can I be a king's councillor and build castles and become the High Septon?"

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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