councilperson

[ koun-suhl-pur-suhn ]

noun

1. a member of a city or local legislative council.

Gender Note

Is it councilman, councilwoman, or councilperson? See -person.

Word History and Origins

Origin of councilperson¹

council + -person

Related Words

• agent
• commissioner
• counselor
• delegate
• deputy
• lawyer
• legislator
• member
• senator