councilwoman

noun

coun·​cil·​wom·​an ˈkau̇n(t)-səl-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce councilwoman (audio)
: a woman who is a member of a council

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But Whyte drove councilwoman Cabello Havrda home before making his way to the dance hall. Megan Rodriguez, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024 The proposal — first introduced by councilwomen Katherine Jordan (2nd District) and Stephanie Lynch (5th District in March — hasn't been popular among the Department of Public Works, the agency responsible for trash pickup. Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 11 Sep. 2024 Because his homes have already drawn the ire of his neighbors, the councilwoman promised that the city will be proactive in addressing the issue. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024 The councilwoman made her first appearance on Thursday afternoon before Magistrate Judge Lauren F. Louis in Miami federal court. Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for councilwoman 

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of councilwoman was in 1877

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“Councilwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/councilwoman. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

councilwoman

noun
coun·​cil·​wom·​an ˈkau̇n(t)-səl-ˌwu̇m-ən How to pronounce councilwoman (audio)
: a woman who is a member of a council

Legal Definition

councilwoman

noun
coun·​cil·​wom·​an
plural councilwomen
: a woman who is a member of a council

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