mayoral

Meanings

• noun

  The person who is the head of a municipal council or other administrative body in a town or city.

  - "The mayor of this city is known for her strong leadership."
  - "The mayor's role is to preside over city council meetings."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mayoral
moral , oral , coal , goal

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Variants

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mayor , mayoral , mayors

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'maire', meaning 'master' or 'magistrate'.

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Trivia

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1. The first mayor of New York City was Peter Stuyvesant, who served from 1626 to 1642.

2. In London, the mayor is the head of the City of London Corporation and is not the same person as the Lord Mayor of London, who is a ceremonial role.

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Related Concepts

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1. city council: A group of elected officials who govern a city or town.

2. municipality: A local government unit that administers the affairs of a town or city.

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Culture

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In literature, mayors have been portrayed as powerful figures in works such as 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Gilgamesh'. In art, mayors have been depicted in paintings and sculptures as symbols of civic pride and leadership.

How to Memorize "mayoral"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a mayor's chain of office and presiding over a city council meeting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mayor' with the image of a city and strong leadership.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Mayor Makes Many Orders' to remember the meaning of the word.

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