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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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"The Tempest," Vocabulary from Acts 1 and 2

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But independent councillor Nick Matty said the council itself had questions to answer.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Laura Peralta, a 46-year-old school councillor, had travelled from the southern region of Andalusia and would not have missed an occasion of "excitement, joy, faith and love" for the world.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Riley remains the councillor for Chepstow's Bulwark and Thornwell ward but will sit as an independent.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Local councillor Gareth Richards said three people were in the community centre on Perrott Street, which is also being used by emergency services.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The councillor Ned liked least, the eunuch Varys, ac-costed him the moment he entered.

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

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