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councilwoman

American  
[koun-suhl-woom-uhn] / ˈkaʊn səlˌwʊm ən /

noun

councilwomen plural
  1. a female member of a council, especially the local legislative body of a city.


Gender

Is it councilwoman or councilperson? See -woman.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

Etymology

Origin of councilwoman

First recorded in 1925–30; council + -woman

Example Sentences

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In the mayoral race, incumbent Karen Bass is running slightly ahead of progressive city councilwoman Nithya Raman and the reformist Republican Spencer Pratt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“It hasn’t broken our economy, not yet, but it’s definitely had an impact and it will continue to,” said Doral city councilwoman Maureen Porras.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

Footage of one of Janaína Lima's employees hauling away the facilities was posted online as her tenure as Sao Paulo councilwoman ended.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2025

Because his homes have already drawn the ire of his neighbors, the councilwoman promised that the city will be proactive in addressing the issue.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2024

“Are these mixed teams for both boys and girls?” another councilwoman asked.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

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