councilwoman

noun

coun·​cil·​wom·​an ˈkau̇n(t)-səl-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce councilwoman (audio)
: a woman who is a member of a council

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The councilwoman later visited Gwyn's apartment building that night in a confrontation that was captured on video. Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 Daniels served as councilman until allegations of unpaid taxes prompted his removal last fall, sparking litigation between Daniels, the councilwoman who replaced him and the village. Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 According to the indictment, the councilwoman took $15,000 out of the nonprofit’s account to pay for her birthday party a month after receiving the loan. Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025 The Times visited the former councilwoman’s apartment for several days in February with no one answering the door. Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for councilwoman

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of councilwoman was in 1877

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“Councilwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/councilwoman. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

councilwoman

noun
coun·​cil·​wom·​an ˈkau̇n(t)-səl-ˌwu̇m-ən How to pronounce councilwoman (audio)
: a woman who is a member of a council

Legal Definition

councilwoman

noun
coun·​cil·​wom·​an
plural councilwomen
: a woman who is a member of a council

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