mayor
/ˈmɛə̯/
The chief executive of the municipal government of a city, borough, etc., formerly usually appointed as a caretaker by European royal courts but now usually appointed or elected locally; A largely ceremonial position in some municipal governments that presides over the city council while a contracted city manager holds actual executive power
- plural
- mayors
Meanings
- 1
The chief executive of the municipal government of a city, borough, etc., formerly (historical) usually appointed as a caretaker by European royal courts but now usually appointed or elected locally
You should run for mayor.
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The mayor won the election.
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- 2
A largely ceremonial position in some municipal governments that presides over the city council while a contracted city manager holds actual executive power
- 3
Synonym of mair, various former officials in the Kingdom of Scotlandrare
- 4
A member of a city councilrare
- 5
A high justice, an important judgerare
- 6
A local VIP, a muckamuck or big shot reckoned to lead some local grouprare