Definition

1. Noun:
   • An elected male member of a council: A "councilman" is a man who holds an elected position on a council, typically a local municipal or city council responsible for governance and legislation within a specific area.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The councilman proposed a new ordinance to improve city parks.
  • Residents can voice their concerns directly to their councilman at the monthly meeting.

Advanced Usage

• "Councilman-at-large": A councilman who is elected to represent an entire city or jurisdiction, rather than a specific district within it.
  • As a councilman-at-large, his duties involve representing the interests of all city residents.

Variants and Related Words

• Councilmember (n): A gender-neutral term for a member of a council.
  • The councilmember voted in favor of the new budget.
• Councilwoman (n): An elected female member of a council.
  • The councilwoman championed the education initiative.
• Council (n): An assembly of people elected or appointed to make laws, rules, or decisions, or to provide advice.
  • The city council meets every Tuesday.

Synonyms

• Alderman (n): A historical term, often synonymous with councilman, for a member of a municipal assembly or council.
• Councilor (n): Another term for a member of a council.

Related Phrases

• "To run for councilman": To be a candidate in an election for a position on a council.
  • After years of community service, she decided to run for councilman.

Noun

1. a man who is a council member