Councilman
ˈkaʊnsəlmən
Definitions
A member of a council, typically an elected official in local government.
ˈkaʊnsəlmən
A member of a council.
The councilman announced a new initiative for the city.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're in charge of your neighborhood, making important choices with other grown-ups. A councilman is like one of those leaders, helping decide what's best for everyone! For example, a councilman might help decide where to put a new park or how much to charge for garbage pickup.
👶 For kids: Someone who helps make rules and decisions for a town or city.
More Examples
The residents expressed their concerns to the councilman during the town hall meeting.
She was elected as a councilman in the recent election.
How It's Used
"The councilman voted in favor of the new budget."
"She served as councilman for over a decade, representing her district."
From Old French *conseillier* (counselor) + -man (person).
The term 'councilman' has been used for centuries to refer to individuals serving on governing councils.
Memory tip
Think of a wise person who helps make decisions for the community in a council.