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单词 aldermen
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plural noun
alderman
 

alderman in British English

(ˈɔːldəmən)
nounWord forms: plural -men
1. 
(in England and Wales until 1974) one of the senior members of a local council, elected by other councillors
2. 
(in the US, Canada, Australia, etc) a member of the governing body of a municipality
3.  history a variant spelling of ealdorman
Abbreviations (for senses 1, 2): Ald, Aldm
Derived forms
aldermanic (ˌɔːldəˈmænɪk)
adjective
aldermanry (ˈaldermanry)
noun
aldermanship (ˈaldermanˌship)
noun
Word origin
Old English aldormann, from ealdor chief (comparative of eald old) + mann man

Examples of 'aldermen' in a sentence
aldermen

`The aldermen of the Corporation," she replied, `are finding out what it's like to be on the losing side of a war.
Grace, C.L A SHRINE OF MURDERS
These aldermen are in a tough spot.
Chicago Sun-Times (2010)
It won’t affect aldermen in a way they don’t want.
Chicago Sun-Times (2014)
That s a $700 million move being pushed by a handful of aldermen.
Chicago Sun-Times (2010)
Earlier this week, several aldermen upped the ante.
Chicago Sun-Times (2010)
The city has moved to quash the subpoenas against the aldermen and the mayor.
Chicago Sun-Times (2010)
This high turnover of aldermen has raised eyebrows.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
So he sent a note to the anxious aldermen, promising to respect their ancient rights and privileges.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
So did their local aldermen.
Chicago Sun-Times (2014)
Hispanic aldermen were not amused.
Chicago Sun-Times (2010)
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