Meaning & use
Councilmember
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An elected or appointed person who serves as a member of a governing council, such as a city or town council.
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The councilmember proposed a new ordinance to expand the city's bike lanes.
Residents packed the hall to hear from their local councilmember about the zoning change.
A note on using this word
A gender-neutral alternative to older terms like 'councilman' or 'councilwoman,' now widely used in official city government titles.
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