Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who is a member of a council: A council member is an individual who holds a seat or position on a council, which is a formal group of people convened for consultation, deliberation, administration, or legislation.

Usage

• The term "council member" is used to refer to an individual's role within a governing or advisory body. It is a formal title.
• It is typically used in contexts related to local government, organizational boards, student councils, or any formally constituted advisory group.
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Examples

• Noun:
  • Each council member has one vote on the committee.
  • The council members debated the budget for hours.
  • As a council member, his primary duty is to represent his constituents.

Advanced Usage

• "Sitting council member": A person who currently holds the office.
  • The sitting council member is running for re-election.
• "Council member-at-large": A member elected to represent an entire jurisdiction rather than a specific district.
  • She serves as a council member-at-large for the entire city.

Variants and Related Words

• Councillor (or Councilor) (n): A synonym often used interchangeably with "council member," especially as a formal title.
  • Councillor Smith attended the meeting.
• Alderman (n): A historical term for a member of a municipal council, still used in some jurisdictions.
• Delegate (n): A representative sent to a conference or council, often with specific, sometimes temporary, authority.

Synonyms

• Representative: A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.
• Delegate: A person sent or authorized to represent others.
• Committee member: A member of a subgroup (committee) of a larger council or organization.

Related Phrases

• To serve on a council: The action of being a council member.
  • He has served on the council for ten years.
• Council seat: The position or office held by a council member.
  • She won the council seat in a close election.

Notes

• The term is a compound noun. The primary definition and usage pertain to the combined concept. The individual words "council" and "member" retain their standard meanings when used separately.

Noun

1. a member of a council