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alderwoman
noun[ C ]
(alsoAlderwoman)uk /ˈɔːl.dəˌwʊm.ən/ us /ˈɑːl.dɚˌwʊm.ən/pluralalderwomenuk /ˈɔːl.dəˌwɪm.ɪn/ us /ˈɑːl.dɚˌwɪm.ɪn/
in the US, Australia, and Canada, a woman who is an elected member of a city government:
The alderwoman representing this ward has strongly supported the local history project.
The resolution to fund the mural was introduced by Alderwoman Cynthia Hammond.
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A local newspaper reported on her voting record as an alderwoman.
Alderwoman Julie Carter introduced a bill to give food-serving establishments the option to remain open until 2 a.m.
Katie is a young St. Louis alderwoman.
As a Chaska city alderwoman, she seconded a resolution approving the road improvements.
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