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aldermanical

|al-der-man-i-cal|

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/ˌɔːldərˈmænɪkəl/

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/ˌɔːldəˈmænɪkəl/

(alderman)

municipal legislator

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aldermanaldermenaldermanshipsaldermanic
Etymology
Etymology Information

'aldermanical' originates from 'Old English', specifically the word 'aldormann', where 'aldor' meant 'elder' and 'mann' meant 'man'.

Historical Evolution

'aldormann' transformed into the Middle English word 'alderman', and eventually became the modern English word 'aldermanical'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'elder man', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to an alderman'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to or characteristic of an alderman.

The aldermanical duties were taken very seriously by the council.

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Last updated: 2025/06/16 19:36