noun
- Plural of alderman; members of a city or town council or governing body.
Usage: Chiefly British and North American usage; In the U.S., aldermen typically serve on city councils; In the UK, the term is less common in modern local government
Examples
- The aldermen voted to approve the new budget for the city.
- Several aldermen attended the town hall meeting to address residents' concerns.
- The board of aldermen met to discuss zoning regulations.
- Chicago's aldermen represent different wards across the city.
- The aldermen proposed a plan to improve public transportation.