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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Julie Middleton has served as a councillor since 2023 in the Faughan district of Derry City and Strabane District Council.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

He was also previously elected as a councillor.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The law firm found no evidence of wrongdoing and in 2017 Linden was elected as a councillor in North Lanarkshire.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

After returning to the United States, he served as a city councillor in Washington, D.C., where his uncompromising positions made him many friends and numerous adversaries.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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