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Councillors

Verb Another word for councillors — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Councillors are people who are elected or appointed to a council or local government body to represent their community and make decisions on their behalf.

Synonyms & similar words

councilmember councillor representatives aldermen commissioners delegates legislators mayors parliamentarians senators wardens governors selectmen

Synonyms by register

Formal

representatives advisors delegates members

Informal

board members committee members elected officials

Literary

elders senators

Antonyms

opponents detractors critics objectors dissidents adversaries

Common collocations

  • local councillors
  • city councillors
  • town councillors
  • elected councillors
  • council members
  • district councillors
  • county councillors

Word family

noun councillor
verb counsel
adjective counseled
adverb counselingly

Usage note

A councillor is a member of a council, typically an elected one. It is important to distinguish it from 'counselor', which refers to someone who gives advice or guidance.

Example sentences

  1. The councillors met to discuss the new playground equipment for the park.
  2. The town councillors decided to increase the budget for road repairs.
  3. Our councillors work hard to make sure our community is safe and thriving.
  4. The councillors listened to the concerns of the residents before making their decision.
  5. The councillors voted unanimously to approve the new library.

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