Councilwoman: meaning, definitions and examples
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councilwoman
[ ˈkaʊn.səl.wʊm.ən ]
government
A woman who is a member of a council, especially a city council.
Synonyms
alderwoman, board member, councillor, selectwoman
Examples of usage
- She was elected as the first councilwoman in the city's history.
- The councilwoman proposed a new bill to improve public transportation.
- The councilwoman has been advocating for better education policies in the city.
- The councilwoman is known for her commitment to environmental protection.
- The councilwoman is responsible for representing the interests of her constituents.
Translations
Translations of the word "councilwoman" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vereadora
🇮🇳 महिला पार्षद
🇩🇪 Rätin
🇮🇩 anggota dewan wanita
🇺🇦 рада жінка
🇵🇱 radna
🇯🇵 女性市議会議員 (じょせいしぎかいぎいん)
🇫🇷 conseillère municipale
🇪🇸 concejal
🇹🇷 kadın meclis üyesi
🇰🇷 여성 시의원 (yeoseong si-uiwon)
🇸🇦 عضوة مجلس البلدية
🇨🇿 radní žena
🇸🇰 radná žena
🇨🇳 女议员 (nǚ yìyuán)
🇸🇮 svetnica
🇮🇸 ráðskona
🇰🇿 әйел кеңесші
🇬🇪 ქალთა საბჭოს წევრი
🇦🇿 qadın məclis üzvü
🇲🇽 concejal
Word origin
The term 'councilwoman' originated in the early 20th century as a way to refer to women who serve on councils, particularly in local government settings. As more women began to enter the political arena, the term gained popularity to distinguish female council members from their male counterparts. Today, 'councilwoman' is widely used to recognize the important role that women play in governance and decision-making processes at the local level.
See also: councillor, councilman.