noun
- a male member of a council, especially a city or town council
Usage: gender-specific term
Examples
- The councilman voted against the new parking regulations.
- As a councilman, he represents the interests of his district.
- The councilman attended the budget meeting last night.
- She met with the councilman to discuss the proposed development.
- The councilman has served on the city council for eight years.
- Local residents contacted their councilman about the traffic problem.