mayoress

/'meəris/

Thân thiện

The mayoress cuts the ribbon at the new community center opening.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A woman who holds the office of mayor: "mayoress" can refer to a female mayor, the elected head of a city, town, or other municipality.
   • The wife of a mayor: Historically and in some contexts, "mayoress" refers to the wife of a male mayor, often accompanying him in ceremonial duties.

Usage Examples

• Referring to a female mayor:
  • The newly elected mayoress outlined her plans for urban renewal.
  • As mayoress, she focused on improving public transportation.
• Referring to the wife of a mayor:
  • The mayoress attended the charity gala with her husband, the mayor.
  • The mayor and mayoress greeted the foreign dignitaries.

Advanced Usage

• The term "mayoress" is less common in modern usage when referring to a female mayor, with "mayor" often used as a gender-neutral title. Its use can sometimes imply a traditional or ceremonial role, especially in the context of being a mayor's spouse.
  • The title "Lady Mayoress" is sometimes used in certain British cities for the wife of the Lord Mayor.

Variants and Related Words

• Mayor (n): The elected head of a municipal corporation. This is the standard, gender-neutral term.
  • The mayor gave a speech at the town hall.
• Lord Mayor (n): A title for the mayor of certain large cities, particularly in the UK and some Commonwealth countries.
• Lady Mayoress (n): A formal title for the wife of a Lord Mayor.

Synonyms

• Female mayor: Mayor, city leader, municipal leader.
• Mayor's wife: Consort (in a ceremonial context), spouse of the mayor.

Notes on Usage

• When the gender of the mayor is relevant or specified, "woman mayor" or "female mayor" are common alternatives to "mayoress."
• The use of "mayoress" to mean "mayor's wife" is considered dated in many contexts, and the term "mayor's spouse" or "partner" is often preferred for its neutrality.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a woman mayor
2. the wife of a mayor