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Mayor

/mˈeɪər/
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(noun) The chief executive of the municipal government of a city, borough, etc., formerly (historical) usually appointed as a caretaker by European royal courts but now usually appointed or elected locally.

We elected him to be mayor.
I have a high regard for the integrity of our mayor.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The newly elected ____ promised to improve the city's public transportation system and parks.

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