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councilperson

[ koun-suhl-pur-suhn ]
/ ˈkaʊn səlˌpɜr sən /
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noun
a member of a city or local legislative council.
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Origin of councilperson

usage note for councilperson

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