Selectwoman: meaning, definitions and examples

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selectwoman

[ səˈlɛktˌwʊmən ]

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politics

A selectwoman is a female member of a board, council, or other governing body that is selected rather than elected.

Synonyms

board member, councilwoman, governing body member

Examples of usage

The selectwoman proposed a new policy for waste management.
The town appointed a selectwoman to oversee the budget.
The selectwoman served on the committee for community development.

Translations

Translations of the word "selectwoman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 membro feminino da comissão municipal

🇮🇳 महिला चयनकर्ता

🇩🇪 Gemeinderätin

🇮🇩 anggota dewan perempuan

🇺🇦 членкиня комісії

🇵🇱 członkini komisji

🇯🇵 女性議員

🇫🇷 conseillère municipale

🇪🇸 miembro femenina del comité

🇹🇷 kadın belediye meclis üyesi

🇰🇷 여성위원

🇸🇦 عضوة اللجنة

🇨🇿 členka komise

🇸🇰 členka komisie

🇨🇳 女委员

🇸🇮 članica komisije

🇮🇸 kvenmeðlimur nefndar

🇰🇿 комиссия мүшесі әйел

🇬🇪 კომისიის წევრი ქალი

🇦🇿 komissiya üzvü qadın

🇲🇽 miembro femenina del comité

Word origin

The term 'selectwoman' originated in the United States in the late 20th century as a gender-neutral alternative to 'selectman' or 'selectmen' for positions in local government. It reflects efforts to promote gender equality and inclusivity in political language.