aldermanic
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to an alderman: Pertaining to or characteristic of an alderman, a senior member of a municipal council or local government body.
- Like an alderman: Resembling or having the qualities associated with an alderman, such as official dignity, civic responsibility, or local authority.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The ceremony had a distinctly aldermanic formality to it.
- He adopted an aldermanic tone when discussing the city's budget.
- The portrait captured his aldermanic bearing and civic pride.
Advanced Usage
"aldermanic dignity": The formal and respectable demeanor associated with the office of an alderman.
- He carried himself with great aldermanic dignity during the proceedings.
"aldermanic duties": The official responsibilities and tasks of an alderman.
- She was fully immersed in her aldermanic duties, attending countless community meetings.
Variants and Related Words
- Alderman (n): A co-opted or elected member of a municipal council, especially in England and historically in the U.S., often holding a senior position.
- Aldermanship (n): The office, term, or dignity of an alderman.
Synonyms
- Municipal: Relating to a city or town or its local government.
- Civic: Relating to a city or town, especially its administration; relating to the duties or activities of people in relation to their town, city, or local area.
- Magisterial: Having or showing great authority, like a magistrate.
Notes on Meaning
- The term is primarily descriptive and formal. It is used to denote a connection to the specific municipal office of alderman, not to local government officials in general. Its use often implies a certain traditional or ceremonial character.
Adjective
- of or relating to or like an alderman