councilor
UK: ˈkaʊn.səl.ər | US: ˈkaʊn.səl.ər
n. a member of a council, especially in a local government or advisory body
councilor = council<assembly> + or<agent suffix>
- council <assembly>: Derived from Latin concilium (a gathering or meeting).
- or <agent suffix>: A suffix of Latin origin (-or) used to denote a person who performs a specific role or action.
Etymology Origin:
The word councilor traces back to Latin concilium, meaning "a meeting or assembly." Over time, the term evolved in Old French as conseil (advice or deliberation), and later into Middle English as council. The suffix -or was added to indicate a person associated with the council, forming councilor—a member or representative in a governing or advisory body. The spelling reflects its Latin roots while adapting to English conventions.
The city councilor proposed a new policy to improve public transportation.
She was elected as a councilor for her district last year.
The councilor addressed the community’s concerns during the town hall meeting.
As a councilor, his primary focus was on environmental sustainability.
The councilor voted against the budget cut affecting local schools.