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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.

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Etymology

Origin of councilwoman

First recorded in 1925–30; council + -woman

Example Sentences

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At a recent City Council meeting, one councilwoman asked how the administration chose the location for the Harlem store—estimated to cost $30 million or more to open.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

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

You could almost hear the sigh from city councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez, whose district includes Dodger Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Such is the case for Meredith Turner, a Cuyahoga County councilwoman and 2024 Ohio delegate at the Democratic National Convention.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2025

“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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