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lord mayor


Meanings
  • A title given to the highest-ranking elected official in a municipal government.

    - "The lord mayor chairs the city council meetings."
    - "As the symbolic leader of the city, the lord mayor is responsible for welcoming dignitaries and guests."

Rhymes
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mayor , gladior , plaidor , traidor
Homophones
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  1. Lord Mayor () : A title given to the highest-ranking elected official in a municipal government.

  2. lord () : 1. A male person who has authority or control over others. 2. A male member of a noble family. 3. A male deity.

  3. mayor () : 1. The highest-ranking elected official in a municipal government. 2. The person who presides over a city, town, or village.


Variants
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Lord Mayor
Etymology
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The title 'lord mayor' originated in medieval Europe, where mayors were appointed by the lord of the manor.


Trivia
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  1. {"question"=>"In which European city would you find the oldest continuously operating lord mayoralty?", "answer"=>"The city of London, England, is home to the oldest continuously operating lord mayoralty. The title of Lord Mayor of London was first granted in 1189 by King Richard I to William FitzRobert. Since then, the title of Lord Mayor of London has been passed down from one elected official to another every year."}


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