mayor
ˈmeɪər
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Definition of mayor - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
politicselected head of a city or town government
  • The mayor announced new policies for the city.
2.
governmentceremonial leader of a city council
  • The mayor attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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Expressions with mayor

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elected or appointed city official who assists and substitutes for the mayor
The deputy mayor chaired the meeting while the mayor was overseas.
title given to someone as an honor
She was named honorary mayor for her community service.
former mayor of a town or city
The ex-mayor attended the ceremony as a guest of honor..

Origin of mayor

Latin, maior (greater)

Terms with mayor included in their meaning

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public administration
title of mayor in certain English towns
mayor's residence
official residence of a mayor
government
city government's cabinet serving the mayor
mayoral title
title of respect for the Lord Mayor
government
mayor or chief magistrate of a Spanish town
government
senior municipal official like mayor or legislator
government
civic head of certain Scottish cities, similar to a mayor
Italian magistrate
chief magistrate or mayor in 17th-century Italy

Examples of mayor in a sentence

  • Our city elected a new mayor last year.
  • The mayor gave a speech at the town hall.
  • Citizens gathered to meet the new mayor.

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  1. French:maire, ...
  2. German:Bürgermeister, Stadtoberhaupt, ...
  3. Italian:sindaco, ...
  4. Spanish:alcalde, intendente, ...
  5. Portuguese:presidente da câmara, ...
  6. Chinese:市长, 市议会主席, ...
  7. Japanese:市長, 首長, ...
  8. Arabic:عُمْدَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:רֹאשׁ עִיר, רֹאשׁ הָעִיר, ...
  10. Russian:мэр, глава города, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мер, очільник міста, ...
  12. Hindi:महापौर, मेयर, ...
mayoress UK
ˈmeɪərɪs

Definition of mayoress - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
politicsDatedUKfemale mayor of a town or cityDatedUK
  • The mayoress attended the opening ceremony.
2.
mayor's wifeDatedUKwife of a male mayorDatedUK
  • The mayoress hosted the charity event.
consort first lady spouse
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Origin of mayoress

French, maire (mayor) + -ess (female)

Examples of mayoress in a sentence

  • During the festival, the mayoress gave a speech.
  • The mayoress attended the council meeting.
  • Everyone admired the mayoress at the gala.

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  1. French:mairesse, épouse du maire, ...
  2. German:Bürgermeisterin, Bürgermeisterfrau, ...
  3. Italian:sindaca, moglie del sindaco, ...
  4. Spanish:alcaldesa, esposa del alcalde, ...
  5. Portuguese:presidente de câmara, esposa do presidente da câmara, ...
  6. Chinese:女市长, 市长夫人, ...
  7. Japanese:女性市長, メイヨレス, ...
  8. Arabic:عُمْدَة, زَوْجَة العُمْدَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:רֹאשַׁת הָעִיר, אֵשֶׁת רֹאשׁ הָעִיר, ...
  10. Russian:женщина-мэр, майорша, ...
  11. Ukrainian:майорка, мерша, ...
  12. Hindi:महिला महापौर, मेयोरेस, ...

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