Definition of "councilwoman" [councilwoman]

• A woman who is a member of a council, especially of the local governing body of a city or town. (noun)

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• "Rosario Rico, a councilwoman, is worried about the delivery of services."
• "Roby, a Montgomery city councilwoman, is trying retake a seat that Republicans held for 44 years until Bright won it in a close election two years ago."
• "The second-term councilwoman and liaison to the police department brought up the topic during a work session last week."