councillor
UK: ˈkaʊn.səl.ə | US: ˈkaʊn.səl.ɚ
n. a member of a council, especially in local government
n. (historical) an advisor to a monarch or governing body
The word "councillor" derives from the Old French conseiller (advisor), which itself comes from Latin consiliarius (advisor, from consilium, meaning "advice" or "assembly"). The suffix -or (agentive) was added to "council" to denote a person who participates in or leads a council. Over time, the spelling shifted to align with "council," reflecting its role in governance.
The local councillor proposed a new park for the neighborhood.
She was elected as a city councillor last year.
The king’s councillors met to discuss the treaty.
Councillors debated the budget for hours.
Residents can contact their councillor with community concerns.