alcaldeship
|al-cal-de-ship|
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/ælˈkɑːldɪˌʃɪp/
municipal leadership
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alcaldeship' originates from Spanish, specifically the word 'alcalde,' where 'al-' is an Arabic definite article and 'qāḍī' meant 'judge.'
Historical Evolution
'alcalde' changed from the Arabic word 'al-qāḍī' and eventually became the modern English word 'alcalde' through Spanish influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'judge,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'municipal magistrate or mayor.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the office or position of an alcalde, a municipal magistrate or mayor in Spain and Latin America.
He was elected to the alcaldeship of the town.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/15 02:36