councillor

American

[kaun-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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Daniel Elmer, the Conservative leader of South Norfolk Council and county councillor for Keswick, said he will formally object to the proposed facility.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Llannon councillor Llinos Mai Davies claimed the site adversely affected neighbouring properties and had a negative impact on the character of the area.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Prosecutors said 39-year-old Shoukat - who was a Labour councillor at the time - was the "controlling mind" of the Halifax-based firm.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Hounslow councillor Katherine Dunne said officers in Ealing and Brent were examining misconnections through a River Brent catchment group, and committee chair councillor Dan Bowring urged residents to contact their ward councillors.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 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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