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alderwoman

alderwoman

1 7.2
A woman who is a member of a city council
  • noun
  • /ˈɔːldərˌwʊmən/
  • US
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  • In closing, Lawrence referenced Alderwoman Willa Kerby's statement at last week's council meeting that the ordinance was both a "personal" and a "religious" issue.

Examples

  • Alderwoman Garcia expressed her views on housing regulations during the recent council session.

  • After more discussion among council members and comments from the original architect, Larry Bronson, a motion was made by Alderwoman Linda McQuire to locate the shop building at the sewer plant, as originally proposed, instead of behind the fire station.

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  • Alderwoman Jan Hogue voiced her concern at the City Council meeting Tuesday night.

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  • At the city council meeting, Alderwoman Smith proposed a new plan to improve local parks.

  • During the debate, Alderwoman Lee highlighted the importance of community involvement in decision-making.

Synonyms

councilwoman
vsalderwoman
  • US
24 3.7

A woman who is a member of a local council

is specific to municipal legislative bodies rather than any council
alderperson
vsalderwoman
  • US
1 7.2

A member of a city council who represents a local area and has a gender neutral title

is the female-specific title rather than neutral language

Surface Forms

alderwoman singular
alderwomen plural

Morphology

alderwoman = alderman (transparent) = alder + woman

Formed as the female counterpart of 'alderman' by replacing the male marker with 'woman', so the meaning 'female member of a municipal council' is directly inferable.

Etymology

Alderwoman comes from alderman, which comes from the old English ealdorman meaning 'elder' or 'senior', like the familiar word elder. So an alderwoman is a senior or important member of a city council.