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Definition of councilor

councilor

/ˈkaʊn.sə.lɚ/
(UK: councillor)
coun · ci · lor
Plural:councilors
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• noun

1

American An official or elected member of a council, especially a municipal, city, or local government assembly.

Example

"The city councilor proposed a new initiative to expand public parks and bike lanes across the district."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'councilor' (a member of a legislative or governing council) with its homophone 'counselor' (a person who gives advice, such as a therapist, academic advisor, or legal representative). In British and Commonwealth English, the word is spelled 'councillor'.

• Rhymes for councilor

• Nearby Words

could
council
councilman
councilor
councilwoman
counsel
counselee

Word Origin & Etymology

Altered in the 16th century from 'counsellor' to specifically match 'council', derived from Anglo-French 'cuncile' and Latin 'concilium' (assembly or gathering).

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