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Examples of councilwoman in a Sentence
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Torres, the councilwoman, can see the value of turning Little Saigon into an official district, which could then take responsibility for area maintenance.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024
Shannon Sneed, a former councilwoman running for council president, has qualified and drawn down some public funds.
—Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2024
Larry's bribery of a city councilwoman, Tracey Ullman's gloriously crude Irma Kostroski, gives the show an excuse to put real White House whistleblower Alex Vindman on the stand to testify to our hero's corruption.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 8 Apr. 2024
The councilwoman also underscored the city’s existing ordinance governing alcohol sales until 2 a.m., hinting at potential enforcement gaps.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1928, in the meaning defined above
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“Councilwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/councilwoman. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
councilwoman
noun
coun·cil·wom·an
ˈkau̇n(t)-səl-ˌwu̇m-ən
: a woman who is a member of a council
Legal Definition
councilwoman
noun
coun·cil·wom·an
plural councilwomen
: a woman who is a member of a council
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