mayorship
|may-or-ship|
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/ˈmeɪərˌʃɪp/
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/ˈmeɪəˌʃɪp/
(mayor)
city leader
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mayorship' originates from the English word 'mayor,' which comes from the Old French 'maire,' derived from the Latin 'major,' meaning 'greater.'
Historical Evolution
'mayor' changed from the Old French word 'maire' and eventually became the modern English word 'mayor.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'greater or superior,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the head of a city government.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the position or term of office of a mayor.
Her mayorship was marked by significant urban development.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/20 09:01