aldermanity
|al-der-man-i-ty|
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/ˈɔːldərmənɪti/
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/ˈɔːldəmənɪti/
state of being an alderman
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aldermanity' 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 'aldermanity.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'elder man or leader,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the state of being an alderman.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of being an alderman.
His aldermanity was recognized by the city council.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/16 19:51