Phrase guide
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noun
The holder of a ceremonial post on a local council (distinct from the council leader who may be addressed as mayor).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
Qualifier: Ireland and some Commonwealth countries
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noun
The mayor of a major city.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia
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noun
Conventional translation of German Oberbürgermeister; an elected official in charge of a major German city.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Across languages
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