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mayor

/ˈmeɪ.ə/
Meanings
  • noun

    The mayor is the person who is elected to head the municipal government of a town or city.

    - "The current mayor of this city is John Doe."
    - "Mayor Jane Smith was elected in 2020."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈmeɪ.ɚ/



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Synonyms

mayoress , Lord Provost , boroughmaster , burgomaster , praetor , provost
Rhymes
Words rhyming with mayor
joker , yoker , rover , over
Variants
List of all variants of mayor that leads to same result
mayor , mayoral , mayors , Lord Mayor
Etymology
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The word 'mayor' originated from the Latin word 'major' meaning 'larger' or 'greater'. It was used to describe the leader of a town or city because the mayor was considered to be the most important person in the community.

Trivia
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  1. The first mayor of New York City was Peter Stuyvesant in 1653.

  2. The mayor of London is not elected by the public, but is chosen by the city's political parties.

Related Concepts
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  1. city council: The mayor leads and presides over the city council, which is responsible for making laws and setting policies for the city.

  2. municipal government: The mayor is the head of the municipal government, which is responsible for providing essential services and managing the day-to-day operations of the city.

Culture
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The mayor is a significant figure in local government and community life. In many cultures, the mayor's role includes presiding over city council meetings, representing the city at regional or national events, and promoting economic development and community initiatives.

How to Memorize "mayor"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person wearing a mayoral chain of office and presiding over a city council meeting.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'mayor' with the idea of leadership and community service.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Major is the Mayor' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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