Councillor
/ˈkaʊnsələr/
Definitions
2 meaningsA person elected or appointed to a council, typically a local government body, whose role is to represent the people in their district and make decisions on their behalf.
/ˈkaʊnsələr/
A member of a council.
The newly elected councillor promised to improve local services.
💡 Simply: Imagine your town has a group of people who make decisions about parks, roads, and schools. A councillor is one of those people. They listen to what people want and try to help make things better for everyone.
👶 For kids: A councillor is like a grown-up helper who is picked by people in a town to help make good choices for everyone.
More Examples
Residents can contact their councillor with any concerns or issues.
The council meeting was attended by several concerned councillors.
How It's Used
"The local councillor represents the interests of their constituents."
"The city's council is made up of elected councillors."
A person trained to give guidance, especially on social, personal, or psychological problems.
/ˈkaʊnsələr/
Someone providing professional advice.
The couple sought the advice of a marriage councillor.
💡 Simply: If you're feeling sad, confused, or need some help with a problem, a councillor is someone who can listen and give you good advice to feel better.
👶 For kids: A councillor is like a grown-up who listens to you when you feel worried or sad and helps you feel better.
More Examples
The school employed a career councillor to advise students.
A grief councillor helped the family cope with their loss.
How It's Used
"She saw a grief councillor after the loss of her pet."
"The school counselor helps students with their academic and personal problems."
From Old French 'conseillier' (to advise), derived from Latin 'consilium' (consultation, advice). It developed to represent someone who gives counsel, particularly in a political or governmental context.
Historically, 'councillor' was used to describe someone giving advice or participating in a council, reflecting its origin.
Memory tip
Think of a 'council' meeting - the 'councillors' are the people attending and making decisions.