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Definition of alderperson

alderperson

/ˈɔːl.dərˌpɜːr.sən/
al · der · per · son
Plural:alderpersons
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Adjective:aldermanic
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alderperson Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A member of a municipal legislative body, such as a city council, especially one elected to represent a specific ward or district.

Example

"The newly elected alderperson hosted a town hall meeting to discuss neighborhood zoning laws and street repairs."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century as a gender-neutral alternative to 'alderman' (from Old English 'ealdormann', meaning 'chief' or 'elder man') by substituting the element 'person' for '-man'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alderperson. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alderperson
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