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