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- [koun-suh-ler, -sler]
- /ˈkaʊn sə lər, -slər/
- /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koun-suh-ler, -sler]
- /ˈkaʊn sə lər, -slər/
Definitions of councilor word
- countable noun councilor A councilor is a member of a local council. 3
- noun councilor a member of a council 3
- noun councilor a member of a council. 1
- abbreviation COUNCILOR counselor. 1
- noun councilor member of a council 1
- noun councilor (American) Member of a council, especially a city council, as a gender-free term replacing councilman and councilwoman. 0
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Origin of councilor
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; council + -or2; replacing Middle English conseiler < Anglo-French: adviser; see counselor
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Parts of speech for Councilor
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
councilor popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for councilor
noun councilor
- commissioner — A commissioner is an important official in a government department or other organization.
- representative — a person or thing that represents another or others.
- aide — An aide is an assistant to someone who has an important job, especially in government or in the armed forces.
- delegate — A delegate is a person who is chosen to vote or make decisions on behalf of a group of other people, especially at a conference or a meeting.
- appointee — An appointee is someone who has been chosen for a particular job or position of responsibility.
Antonyms for councilor
Top questions with councilor
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- how to become a local councilor?
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