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Definition of mayor

mayor

/ˈmeɪ.ər/
may · or
Plural:mayors
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Adjective:mayoral
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• noun

1

The elected or appointed head of the municipal government of a city, town, or borough.

Example

"The mayor announced a new initiative to improve public transportation across the city."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'mayor' (the chief official of a city or town) with its homophone 'mare' (an adult female horse).

• Rhymes for mayor

• Nearby Words

mayhem
mayo
mayonnaise
mayor
mayoral
mayoralty
mayoress

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French 'maire' (head of a city government), which derives from Latin 'maior' (greater, superior), the comparative form of 'magnus' (great).

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