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councilor

American  
[koun-suh-ler, -sler] / ˈkaʊn sə lər, -slər /
Or councillor

noun

councilors plural
  1. a member of a council.

  2. counselor.


councilor British  
/ ˈkaʊnsələ /

noun

  1. a variant US spelling of councillor

  2. an archaic spelling of counsellor

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of councilor

1300–50; council + -or 2; replacing Middle English conseiler < Anglo-French: adviser; see counselor

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“There’s no question in my mind that this nominee is qualified,” Councilor Terrence Kennedy said during a brief discussion period before the vote.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2024

Black City Councilor Brian Worrell said the “elected of color” party was to make sure all “specific groups” in the city government are recognized.

From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2023

Councilor Greg Neitzert said he had natural history museum experts from around the country reaching out to him, expressing concerns.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2023

In Waterloo, a city of over 65,000, Councilor Jonathan Grieder said he had heard concerns about conversion therapy happening in the area.

From Washington Times • Aug. 25, 2023

The nephew of the Councilor, of course," cried Joe, "with his cargo of Greek and Latin education.

From Blackbeard: Buccaneer by Schoonover, Frank Earle

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