Cool MateMeaning of Mayor
the head of the government of a town or city, etc., elected by the public
In simple words: The person in charge of a town or city.
Mayor in a sentence
- the Mayor of New York
- Mayor Lori Lightfoot
- This is the second time she has run for mayor of St. Louis.
- He became the first directly elected mayor of London in 2000.
- The allegations were made in an article by former New York mayor, Ed Koch.
How to use Mayor
This term is most commonly used in political contexts. It is appropriate in formal and informal settings when discussing local government. Avoid using it sarcastically or in contexts unrelated to government.
Grammar pattern
mayor + of + location
Memory hint
Think 'mayor' sounds like 'my ear' - imagine the mayor listening to the people.
Related words
Collocations with Mayor
Synonyms for Mayor
- chief executive
- city leader
- town leader
- municipal head
Opposites of Mayor
- citizen
- follower
Common mistakes with Mayor
- Confusing with 'major' which refers to importance, not a person in government.
- Using 'mayor' in plural form (mayors) without clear context.
- Incorrectly assuming all cities have a mayor; some might have different titles.
Mayor appears in
Mayor in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عمدة
الشخص المسؤول عن مدينة أو بلدة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মেয়র
শহর বা নগরীর প্রধান ব্যক্তি।
- GermanDeutsch
Bürgermeister/in
Die Person, die für eine Stadt oder Gemeinde zuständig ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Alcalde, Alcaldesa
La persona a cargo de un pueblo o ciudad.
- Persianفارسی
شهردار
شخصی که مسئول اداره یک شهر است.
- FrenchFrançais
Maire
La personne qui dirige une ville.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मेयर
शहर या नगर पालिका का प्रमुख व्यक्ति।
- ItalianItaliano
Sindaco
La persona a capo di una città o di un comune.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Prefeito
A pessoa que comanda uma cidade ou município.
- RussianРусский
Мэр
Главный человек в городе.
- Urduاردو
میئر
شہر یا قصبے کا انچارج شخص۔
- Chinese中文
市长
负责管理城镇或城市的人。
More words like Mayor
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Mayor
What does Mayor mean?
The person in charge of a town or city.
What is the definition of Mayor?
the head of the government of a town or city, etc., elected by the public
How do you use Mayor in a sentence?
the Mayor of New York
Can you give another example of Mayor?
Mayor Lori Lightfoot
What are synonyms for Mayor?
Common alternatives include chief executive, city leader, town leader, municipal head.
What is the opposite of Mayor?
Opposite meanings include citizen, follower.
What words go with Mayor?
It commonly pairs with local, deputy, lord, run for, elect (somebody), elect somebody as, mayor of, local, deputy, lord, run for, elect (somebody), elect somebody as, mayor of.
What are common mistakes when using Mayor?
Confusing with 'major' which refers to importance, not a person in government. Using 'mayor' in plural form (mayors) without clear context. Incorrectly assuming all cities have a mayor; some might have different titles.
How do you pronounce Mayor?
US: /["/ˈmeɪər/"]/, UK: /["/meə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Mayor?
This term is most commonly used in political contexts. It is appropriate in formal and informal settings when discussing local government. Avoid using it sarcastically or in contexts unrelated to government.
What CEFR level is Mayor?
"Mayor" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.