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mayor

Pronunciation: /mɛː/

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Definition of mayor

noun

(in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland) the head of a town, borough, or county council, elected by council members and generally having purely ceremonial duties.
(in the US, Canada, and certain other countries) the head of a municipal corporation, elected by the public.