alderperson
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7.2
- noun
- /ˈɔːldərˌpɜrsən/
- US
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concejal
- In considering the options, Alderperson Tim Hatman stressed how important it was to consider public opinion before making a decision.
Examples
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Alderperson Tod Ohnstad then made a motion to approve the 2013-2017 plan, as amended.
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I see four alderpersons watching the discussion, and two asking questions.
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Alderperson Mike Miller said he had been a member of council when the original ordinance was passed in 2009.
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" I kind of lean toward the special election," Alderperson Pam Norton said.
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Alderperson David Bogdala had numerous questions for the city's department heads and the administration.
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There was tension between the chairman and other members of the committee with Bogdala and Alderperson Kevin Mathewson, representing the 8th district, who was present at the meeting.
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The city council meeting had several important discussions, with two alderpersons leading the debate on local issues.
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During the vote, Alderperson Jane Doe emphasized the need for community involvement in the decision-making process.
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Each alderperson on the city council is responsible for representing the views and needs of their constituents.
Synonyms
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2.9
A person who works in government or politics, often as an elected leader
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3.2
A person who votes on laws in national or local government
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A person who makes laws as a member of a government group
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3.0
A person who holds public office after winning an election
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3.2
A person elected or chosen to serve on a council that makes local decisions
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7.7
A member of a city council elected to represent a local area
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3.7
A woman who is a member of a local council
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3.3
A member of a local council who helps make decisions for the community
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A person who has an official job with power and responsibility in a government or organization
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A person on a city or town council who helps make rules and plans
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A person who represents a town in its council or parliament, often in old England
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7.2
A woman who is a member of a city council
A person elected to a council to represent a local area
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Alderperson comes from the older title alderman, where alder originally meant 'elder' or 'senior', the same idea as the word elder. People later replaced man with person to be gender-neutral, so an alderperson is a senior member of a city council.