councilor
Americannoun
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a variant US spelling of councillor
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an archaic spelling of counsellor
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of councilor
1300–50; council + -or 2; replacing Middle English conseiler < Anglo-French: adviser; see counselor
Example Sentences
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"As a municipality, we do not have the legal authority to arbitrarily prohibit the establishment of new businesses, since in Chile there is freedom to engage in economic activities," councilor Nelda Gil told AFP.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Another figure who has been mentioned for a top job is Daniel Garodnick, a former city councilor who was heavily involved in outgoing Mayor Eric Adams’s “City of Yes” initiative to spur new housing development.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
His prior public service, as councilor, then deputy mayor, of a Sydney suburb ended abruptly in 2009 amid displays of undiplomatic temper.
From Salon • Aug. 2, 2025
But tourism councilor Simone Venturini was shocked that anyone might be upset that such a high-profile event was happening in the city.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2025
When a man is a privy councilor, one can not deny him a proper portion of respect.
From Timar's Two Worlds by Jókai, Mór
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