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alderman Synonyms

Another word for alderman

Choosing another word for alderman depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A member of a municipal legislative body, such as a city or town council, especially one representing a specific ward or ranking next below the mayor.

Usage Example

"The local councilor hosted a town hall meeting to discuss the proposed zoning changes with neighborhood residents."

Strongest
councilor
councilman
Strong
councilperson
selectman

• noun (Context 2)

A senior member of a county or borough council, historically elected by fellow councilors rather than directly by the public, or holding an honorary civic title.

Usage Example

"After twenty years of dedicated municipal service, she was appointed an honorary councilor of the borough."

Strong
councilor
Weak
magistrate

• Nearby Words

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alcove
alderman
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alderwoman
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Alderman. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/alderman
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