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councilman


Meanings
  • A person who is a member of a municipal council.

    - "He is a councilman in his local municipality."
    - "As a councilman, she is responsible for making decisions that affect her community."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with councilman
bailiff , chancellor , magnate , plutocrat , patrician , nobleman , baron , squire , knights
Homophones
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  1. Counselor () : A person who gives advice or assistance to another person, especially in a professional capacity. This could include lawyers, therapists, career counselors, and more.


Variants
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councilman , councilmanic , councilmen
Etymology
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From the Old French word 'conseil', meaning 'advice' or 'counsel'. The term came to be used for the group of individuals who provided advice and guidance to a ruler or community.


Trivia
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  1. {"fact"=>"Did you know that the first known municipal council dates back to ancient Greece in 500 BC? The council was responsible for managing the affairs of the city-state of Athens.", "source"=>"Ancient History Encyclopedia"}


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