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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Pierre said the remarks were particularly troubling because Jackson had previously run for public office and believed the councilwoman was unfairly attacking her reputation. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 The original plan was for the utility to move to Lot M on the current Empower Field site, but councilwoman Jamie Torres said in August that such a move is likely untenable due to community concerns. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2026 The assassination of local councilwoman Marielle Franco inspired some Black women to run for office, Matos Almeida said, but political violence and insufficient resources continue to hinder the participation of women in politics. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026 Former Charlotte city councilwoman Tiawana Brown has appealed her 10-month prison sentence after taking to Facebook Live to slam the federal judge who handled the final hearing in her felony COVID fraud case. — Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for councilwoman

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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

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

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councilwoman

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