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councilor

Syllabification: (coun·ci·lor)
Pronunciation: /ˈkouns(ə)lər/
(also chiefly British councillor)
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Definition of councilor

noun

  • a member of a council.

Derivatives

councilorship

Pronunciation: /-ˌSHip/
noun

Origin:

late Middle English: alteration of counselor, by association with council

On the difference between councilor and counselor, see counselor (usage).

Spelling help

Remember that councilor has one l (the spelling councillor is British).

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Definition of councilor in the British & World English dictionary