councilman

coun·cil·man

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [koun-suh l-muh n]
- /ˈkaʊn səl mən/
- /ˈkoʊn·səl·mən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koun-suh l-muh n]
- /ˈkaʊn səl mən/

Definitions of councilman word

countable noun councilman A councilman is a man who is a member of a local council. 3
noun councilman a member of a council, esp of a town or city; councillor 3
noun councilman a member of a council, esp. of the governing body of a city or town 3
noun plural councilman a member of a council, especially the local legislative body of a city. 1
noun councilman See -man. 1
noun councilman A person, especially a man, who is a member of a council, especially a municipal one. 1

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Origin of councilman

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

First recorded in 1650-60; council + man1

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Parts of speech for Councilman

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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councilman popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for councilman

noun councilman

legislator — a person who gives or makes laws.
congressman — A Congressman is a male member of the US Congress, especially of the House of Representatives.
councilwoman — A councilwoman is a woman who is a member of a local council.
congresswoman — A Congresswoman is a female member of the US Congress, especially of the House of Representatives.
congressperson — A Congressperson is a member of the US Congress, especially of the House of Representatives.

All 7 Synonyms of councilman