Councilman Meaning
/kˈaʊnsəlmən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA male member of a council, often a city council or town council.
Sentence Examples
The councilman represented his district's interests.
The councilman was elected for a second term.
The local councilman voted in favor of the new park.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ voted against the proposal for a new shopping mall.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ represented his district's interests.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English council Proto-Indo-European *mon- Proto-Germanic *mann- Proto-West Germanic *mann Old English mann Middle English man Middle English -man English -man English councilman From council + -man.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Ms. Ford, a former captain in the Navy Reserves and a management consultant, and Ms. Pfeifer are often at odds with the three councilmen over policy issues."
— 2011 October 1, Zusha Elinson, “A Hand Slap Resounds in Sausalito”, in The New York Times:
"Council says the mayor and a former councilman may have engaged in a "quid pro quo." / […] / Council says, according to a handwritten note, Fey offered to support a pay raise for Mayor Ellis if Ellis would support a raise or a job appointment for Fey's wife, Gina."
— 2019 March 4, “Phillipsburg council calls for new investigation of alleged quid pro quo”, in 69 News:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ voted against the proposal for a new shopping mall.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ represented his district's interests.