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mayor

 

[ ˈmeɪər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

city government

The mayor is the elected official who is the head of a city government. They are responsible for making decisions about city policies, budgets, and public services. The mayor often represents the city at official events and meetings.

Synonyms

city leader, city mayor, mayoral official

Examples of usage

  • The mayor announced a new initiative to improve public transportation in the city.
  • The mayor met with local business owners to discuss economic development.
Context #2 | Noun

informal term

In informal usage, 'mayor' can refer to someone who acts as if they are in charge, especially in a group setting.

Synonyms

head, leader, organizer

Examples of usage

  • Sarah always takes charge of planning our group trips - she's like the mayor of our friend group!
  • He acted like the mayor at the family reunion, organizing games and activities for everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "mayor" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prefeito

🇮🇳 महापौर

🇩🇪 Bürgermeister

🇮🇩 wali kota

🇺🇦 мер

🇵🇱 burmistrz

🇯🇵 市長 (しちょう)

🇫🇷 maire

🇪🇸 alcalde

🇹🇷 belediye başkanı

🇰🇷 시장 (市長)

🇸🇦 عمدة

🇨🇿 starosta

🇸🇰 starosta

🇨🇳 市长 (shì zhǎng)

🇸🇮 župan

🇮🇸 borgarstjóri

🇰🇿 әкім

🇬🇪 მერი

🇦🇿 bələdiyyə sədri

🇲🇽 alcalde

Word origin

The word 'mayor' originated from the Old French word 'maire', which was derived from the Latin word 'major'. The concept of a mayor as a city official can be traced back to ancient Rome. Over time, the role of the mayor evolved into the position it holds today, with varying levels of authority depending on the country and city.

See also: dismay, may, maybe.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,230 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.