Meaning Of The Word Alderman

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alderman
In some parts of the United States and Canada, an alderman is a member of the governing body of a city.
Until 1974 in England and Wales, an alderman was a senior member of a local council who was elected by other councillors.

alderman in American English
in some U.S. cities, a member of the municipal council, usually representing a certain district or ward
noun: a member of a municipal legislative body, esp. of a municipal council

alderman in British English
noun: (in England and Wales until 1974) one of the senior members of a local council, elected by other councillors

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