alderwoman
/ˈɔːldəwʊmən
/noun (plural alderwomen)
North American & Australian An elected female member of a city council.The neighborhood's alderwoman says she hopes to hold a community meeting in October where residents can weigh their options....
- The alderwoman maintained her neutrality at a subsequent meeting with the neighbors.
- The defeated alderwoman's husband is running for the Liberals here and the incumbent was temporarily investigated.
Origin
Mid 16th century (in sense 'alderman's wife'): from alder- in alderman + woman.
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