alderman
|al-der-man|
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/ˈɔːldərmən/
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/ˈɔːldəmən/
municipal legislator
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alderman' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'ealdorman', where 'ealdor' meant 'elder' and 'man' meant 'man'.
Historical Evolution
'ealdorman' changed from Old English word 'ealdorman' and eventually became the modern English word 'alderman'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a senior or superior man', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a member of a municipal legislative body'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of a municipal legislative body in a city or town.
The alderman proposed a new park in the district.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/16 18:21