mayor
Translation
mayor
Examples
The mayor gave a speech to the city.
The mayor gave a speech to the city.
She was elected mayor last year.
She was elected mayor last year.
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun)) the head of a city or town government The mayor of the city is very popular.
Similar Words
Synonyms: governor, leader, official
Etymology
From Latin 'maior' (greater, superior), the comparative of 'magnus' (great).
Memory Tips
The 'mayor' is the 'major' or most important official of a city.