councilwoman
Americannoun
Gender
Is it councilwoman or councilperson? See -woman.
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Origin of councilwoman
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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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