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Mayoral

Adjective / ˈmeɪɜ:ʌl / Another word for mayoral — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to a mayor or the office of mayor

Synonyms & similar words

mayoralty mayoralship mayorship mayorality mayoraltyship mayorshipship gubernatorial administrative official executive governmental regulatory supervisory directive ruling ruling-class ruling-party ruling-powers-that-be municipal

Synonyms by register

Formal

civic municipal governmental

Antonyms

non-elected unaffiliated independent private citizen civilian

Common collocations

  • mayoral election
  • mayoral race
  • mayoral office
  • mayoral duties
  • mayoral candidate
  • mayoral decree
  • mayoral authority
  • mayoral power

Word family

noun mayor
adjective mayoral

Usage note

Mayoral is an adjective specifically relating to a mayor or the office of mayor. It is not typically used in informal contexts.

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Example sentences

  1. The mayoral candidate promised to fix the potholes in our neighborhood.
  2. The mayor's mayoralty lasted for ten years.
  3. The mayoralship is a demanding job.
  4. The mayorality is an important position in our city.
  5. The mayoraltyship requires strong leadership skills.

Quotes

  • "The mayoral race is not a sprint, but a marathon." - Anthony Foxx
  • "The mayoral office is a gateway to public service." - Cory Booker
  • "The mayoralty is not about power, it's about service." - Rahm Emanuel

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