Word
councillor
Meanings
an elected member of a local council who represents people in an area
a person who serves as an advisor in a council or committee
Definition
A councillor is an elected member of a local council who represents residents and helps make decisions about local services.
A councillor is a person who has been elected to serve on a local council, such as a city, town, or district council. Councillors represent the interests of local people, raise community concerns, and vote on policies and budgets. They often work with residents, council officers, and other councillors to improve local services and planning.
Examples
- As a councillor, she spends much of her week meeting residents and following up on their concerns.
- Our councillor pushed for safer crossings after several near misses on the main road.
- I emailed the councillor about the delayed rubbish collection, and he replied within a day.
- They invited a councillor to the school forum to explain how local planning decisions are made.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse councillor (an elected local representative) with counselor/counsellor (an adviser or therapist).
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