councillor
Translation
council member, councilperson, councilman, councilwoman
Examples
He is a local councillor for this area.
He is a local council member for this area.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) councillor a member of a council He works as a local council member.
Similar Words
Synonyms: representative, alderman, council member
Etymology
From 'council' + '-or' (a suffix denoting a person).
Memory Tips
A 'councillor' is a member of a 'council'. The word 'council' is right there inside it.