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Definition of mayoralty

mayoralty

/ˈmeɪ.ər.əl.ti/
may · or · al · ty
Plural:mayoralties
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Adjective:mayoral
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mayoralty Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The office, rank, or jurisdiction of a mayor.

Example

"Several prominent city council members have announced their intention to run for the mayoralty in the upcoming autumn election."

2

The period of time during which a mayor holds office.

Example

"Public transit infrastructure expanded significantly during her two-term mayoralty."

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• Nearby Words

mayonnaise
mayor
mayoral
mayoralty
mayoress
mayorship
maypole

Word Origin & Etymology

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French mairalte, from Old French maire ('mayor'), ultimately from Latin maior ('greater').

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