der Landesrat
Translation
state councillor, provincial councillor, member of the state government
Examples
Er wurde zum neuen Landesrat gewählt.
He was elected as the new state councillor.
Der Landesrat ist für das Ressort Bildung zuständig.
The state councillor is responsible for the education department.
Grammar Patterns
to be elected ((as state councillor)) He was elected as state councillor for finance.
Similar Words
Abgeordneter (delegate), Minister (minister), Politiker (politician)
Etymology
Composed of 'Land' (state) + 'Rat' (council, councillor).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'councillor for the state (Land)'. The 'Rat' part also means 'advice', so they give advice for the state.