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councilperson

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A member of a council, often a city council or a town council.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: councilman, councilwoman, selectperson, selectman, selectwoman

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: councilmember, councilor, councillor, councilman, councilwoman, selectperson, selectman, selectwoman

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: officer, officeholder, person

History

Etymology

From council + person.