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alderwoman

 

[ ˈɔːldərwʊmən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

government

A female member of a city council or town council.

Synonyms

city councilwoman, female council member.

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Word Description / Examples
alderwoman

This term is used in a formal setting, generally within city politics, to refer to a woman who is a member of a city council representing a specific district or ward. It is commonly used in the United Kingdom and other regions where 'alderman' is traditionally used.

  • The alderwoman proposed a new recycling program for the city.
  • As an alderwoman, she has successfully advocated for better public transportation.
female council member

This is a gender-neutral term that highlights the gender of the council member without using traditional titles. It’s appropriate in formal settings and emphasizes inclusivity.

  • The female council member shared her vision for the city's future development.
  • During the session, a female council member raised questions about healthcare access.
city councilwoman

Similar to 'councilwoman,' but more specific to a member of a city council. Use this term when you want to emphasize the city-level governance aspect.

  • The city councilwoman addressed concerns about the new zoning laws.
  • As a city councilwoman, she played a crucial role in improving urban infrastructure.

Examples of usage

  • The alderwoman proposed a new initiative to improve public transportation in the city.
  • The alderwoman has been serving the community for over a decade.

Translations

Translations of the word "alderwoman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vereadora

🇮🇳 महिला पार्षद

🇩🇪 Rätin

🇮🇩 anggota dewan perempuan

🇺🇦 жінка-альдермен

🇵🇱 radna

🇯🇵 女性議員

🇫🇷 conseillère municipale

🇪🇸 concejala

🇹🇷 kadın belediye meclis üyesi

🇰🇷 여성 시의원

🇸🇦 عضوة مجلس البلدية

🇨🇿 radní

🇸🇰 poslankyňa

🇨🇳 女议员

🇸🇮 svetnica

🇮🇸 kvenkyns borgarfulltrúi

🇰🇿 әйел мәслихат депутаты

🇬🇪 ქალი ალდერმენი

🇦🇿 qadın bələdiyyə üzvü

🇲🇽 concejala

Etymology

The term 'alderwoman' has its roots in Old English, where 'aldor' meant 'chief' or 'patriarchal head.' Over time, the term evolved to refer to a female member of a council. The use of 'alderwoman' became more common in the late 20th century as a way to provide gender-specific titles for women in government positions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,459, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.