C1noun formal 10K+

Councillor

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkaʊnsələ(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkaʊnsələr/"]/

Meaning of Councillor

a member of a city or county council

In simple words: A person who is a member of a council and helps make decisions for a community.

Councillor in a sentence

• Councillor Ann Jones
• Talk to your local councillor about the problem.
• He is the area's only Green county councillor.
• She served as a Conservative councillor for Harwich for many years.
• Talk to your city councillor about the problem.

How to use Councillor

Used in political or local government contexts. Not appropriate in casual conversation. Typically used when discussing local governance or community issues.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think 'council +or' — the 'or' means they are part of a council.

Related words

Collocations with Councillor

• borough
• city
• county
• elect somebody (as)

Synonyms for Councillor

• council member
• local representative
• board member

Opposites of Councillor

• constituent
• citizen
• resident
• elector

Common mistakes with Councillor

• Confused with 'counselor', which refers to someone who gives advice.
• Using 'councillor' in informal settings, which can sound out of place.
• Mispronouncing the word, leading to misunderstandings.

Frequently asked questions about Councillor

What does Councillor mean?

A person who is a member of a council and helps make decisions for a community.

What is the definition of Councillor?

a member of a city or county council

How do you use Councillor in a sentence?

Councillor Ann Jones

Can you give another example of Councillor?

Talk to your local councillor about the problem.

What are synonyms for Councillor?

Common alternatives include council member, local representative, board member.

What is the opposite of Councillor?

Opposite meanings include constituent, citizen, resident, elector.

What words go with Councillor?

It commonly pairs with borough, city, county, elect somebody (as).

What are common mistakes when using Councillor?

Confused with 'counselor', which refers to someone who gives advice. Using 'councillor' in informal settings, which can sound out of place. Mispronouncing the word, leading to misunderstandings.

How do you pronounce Councillor?

US: /["/ˈkaʊnsələr/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkaʊnsələ(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Councillor formal or informal?

"Councillor" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Councillor?

Used in political or local government contexts. Not appropriate in casual conversation. Typically used when discussing local governance or community issues.

What CEFR level is Councillor?

"Councillor" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.