mayor
Americannoun
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the chief executive official, usually elected, of a city, village, or town.
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the chief magistrate of a city or borough.
noun
Other Word Forms
- mayoral adjective
- mayorship noun
Etymology
Origin of mayor
First recorded in 1250–1300; from Medieval Latin major major; replacing Middle English mer, mair, from Old French maire
Example Sentences
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The commissioner and the mayor are also under pressure to improve confidence in policing following a series of scandals.
From BBC
Reality television star Spencer Pratt has launched a campaign for mayor of Los Angeles, vowing to "expose the system".
From BBC
Community organizer Rae Huang, who is running from Bass’ left, has offered her own critique, saying the mayor has engaged in too much finger-pointing.
From Los Angeles Times
With the capital not due to vote for the next London mayor until 2028, Farage said Cunningham would also be the figurehead for the party's campaign ahead of this May's local elections.
From BBC
Within the city of Los Angeles, nearly 5,400 single-family homes were damaged or destroyed by the Palisades fire, according to the mayor’s team.
From Los Angeles Times
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