councilman

[ koun-suhl-muhn ]

/ ˈkaʊn səl mən /

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noun, plural coun·cil·men.

a member of a council, especially the local legislative body of a city.

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Origin of councilman

First recorded in 1650–60; council + man

usage note for councilman

See -man.

OTHER WORDS FROM councilman

coun·cil·man·ic

[koun-suhl-man-ik], /ˌkaʊn səlˈmæn ɪk/, adjective

Words nearby councilman

council area, Council Bluffs, council fire, Council for Mutual Economic Assistance, councillor, councilman, council-manager plan, councilmember, Council of Economic Advisers, Council of Europe, Council of Ministers

How to use councilman in a sentence

Mayor Mary Casillas Salas and Council members Jill Galvez and Stephen Padilla see McCann’s gift bags as a political stunt by a termed-out councilman who used public money to raise his name recognition in anticipation of a 2022 mayoral campaign.
Chula Vista Leaders Can’t Stop Fighting Over Gift Bags and Birthday Greetings|Gustavo Solis|July 30, 2021|Voice of San Diego
Term limits prevented him from running for re-election He was a city councilman for eight years before that.
Here’s What the Business in Faulconer’s ‘Businessman’ Ballot Title Refers to|Andrew Keatts|July 26, 2021|Voice of San Diego
Jones, the councilman, said that if members of the police department and the group representing them feel like they aren’t supported by the community, their billboards putting the city under notice won’t do them any favors.
Pro-Cop ‘Propaganda’ Billboards Are Tearing This City Apart|Andrew Boryga|June 17, 2021|The Daily Beast
David Alvarez, a former city councilman, backed some of those efforts during his time in office.
Morning Report: New Council, New Mayor, Same Police Budget Increase|Voice of San Diego|April 19, 2021|Voice of San Diego

Gloria, a former city councilman who recently served in the state Assembly, made it clear repeatedly on the campaign trail he has no interest in defunding San Diego police.
Defund the Police? Here’s What’s Actually Possible in San Diego|Ashly McGlone|December 17, 2020|Voice of San Diego
He was replaced by Mike McMahon, a sober-minded city councilman with deep roots in Democratic politics in the city.
Grimm’s Dysfunctional District|David Freedlander|January 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After all, “the whole world was watching” said Councilman Denzil Minnan-Wong.
Rob Ford, Crack Smoking Mayor, Remains Defiant in Confrontation with Toronto City Council|Ben Jacobs|November 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
More recently, he investigated the strange happenings at the temporary field office of Los Angeles city councilman Jose Huizar.
True Life: I’m a Part-Time Ghost Hunter|Christine Pelisek|September 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Malibu City Councilman Lou La Monte says the rehabs began moving into the neighborhood 25 years ago.
Malibu Cracks Down on Posh Rehab Facilities|Christine Pelisek|July 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Local bigwig Jim Rennie (Dean Norris), a used-car salesman and councilman, looks to use the dome to seize control of the town.
‘Under the Dome’ Is One Eerie TV Show|Jace Lacob|June 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The Councilman and his wife, who drew close to him, looked at each other, unable to understand the words of the bishop.
The Pilgrim's Shell or Fergan the Quarryman|Eugne Sue
Well, now, seigneur Councilman, august elective magistrate of the illustrious Commune of Laon!
The Pilgrim's Shell or Fergan the Quarryman|Eugne Sue
"Bishop of Laon, those are very serious words," answered the Councilman with emotion.
The Pilgrim's Shell or Fergan the Quarryman|Eugne Sue
The worthy Councilman, ever hampered and incommoded by his military equipment, had rid himself of it in the moment of battle.
The Pilgrim's Shell or Fergan the Quarryman|Eugne Sue
The first position to which he was called was that of city councilman of Walla Walla in 1897.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2)|William Denison Lyman

British Dictionary definitions for councilman

councilman

/ (ˈkaʊnsəlmən) /

noun plural -men

mainly US a member of a council, esp of a town or city; councillor

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councilman

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