aldermanship
|al-der-man-ship|
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/ˈɔːldərmənˌʃɪp/
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/ˈɔːldəmənˌʃɪp/
(alderman)
municipal legislator
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aldermanship' 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 'alderman' with the suffix '-ship' added to denote the position or office.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'elder man,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a member of a municipal assembly or council.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the position, duties, or term of an alderman.
His aldermanship was marked by significant improvements in local infrastructure.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/16 21:06