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councillor

noun coun·cil·lor \ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər\

: a member of a council

Full Definition of COUNCILLOR

: a member of a council

— coun·cil·lor·ship \-ˌship\ noun

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coun·cil·lor or coun·cil·or \ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər\

15th century

COUNCILLOR Defined for Kids

noun coun·cil·lor \ˈkau̇n-sə-lər\

: a member of a group of people appointed or elected to make laws or give advice : a member of a council

coun·cil·lor or coun·cil·or \ˈkau̇n-sə-lər\

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