councillor
gb/kˈaʊnsˈɪlɚ/ us/kˈaʊnsˈɪlɚ/
B1
English
~ 2300
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
entity
1
Elected local government official
A person chosen to be part of a local government group that makes decisions for a town or city.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a councillor for [place]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'councillor' with 'counselor'. A 'councillor' is a government official, while a 'counselor' gives advice or therapy.
Synonyms
alderman (Used in some regions; slightly more formal or traditional term for a similar role.)
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representative (More general term for someone chosen to speak or act for others, not limited to local government.)
Antonyms
constituent (A person represented by a councillor, the opposite role in the political relationship.)
Collocations
city councillor
|local councillor
|councillor meeting
|councillor election
|ward councillor
Themes
politics
|government
|community
|law
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The councillor proposed a new plan to improve public transport.
- She was elected as a city councillor last year.
- The councillors voted unanimously to approve the budget.
- Several councillors attended the opening of the new community center.
- He met with his local councillor to discuss safety concerns in the neighborhood.
Learner examples
- My uncle is a city councillor.
- The councillor works at the town hall.
- I spoke to the councillor about the park.
- She is a councillor for our area.
Grammar
Dictionary form
councillor
IPA
GB/kˈaʊnsˈɪlɚ/
US/kˈaʊnsˈɪlɚ/
Syllables & stress
coun - cil - lor (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (coun)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: councillor
- Plural: councillors
Word family
Forms
councillors
noun
Core family
council
noun B1
Related words
councilor
noun
councilman
noun
councilwoman
noun
Expressions
city councillor
1/sˈɪti kˈaʊnsˈɪlɚ/
fixed phrase
Elected member of a city council
A person chosen to be part of the group that makes decisions for a city.
Examples
- The city councillor attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new library.
- As a city councillor, she focuses on improving public transportation.
local councillor
1/lˈoʊkəl kˈaʊnsˈɪlɚ/
fixed phrase
Elected member of local council
A person chosen to help run the government for a town or small area.
Examples
- I contacted my local councillor about road repairs.
- The local councillor visited the school to meet students.
ward councillor
1/wˈɔɹd kˈaʊnsˈɪlɚ/
fixed phrase
Representative for an electoral ward
A person chosen to speak and make decisions for one part of a town or city.
Examples
- The ward councillor organized a meeting for residents in his area.
- Our ward councillor is working on improving street lighting.