alderperson

American

[awl-der-pur-suhn] / ˈɔl dərˌpɜr sən /

noun

a member of a municipal legislative body, especially of a municipal council.

Gender

Is it alderperson, alderman, or alderwoman? See -person.

Etymology

Origin of alderperson

First recorded in 1965–70; alder(man) or alder(woman) ( def. ) + -person

Example Sentences

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Chicago Alderperson Rossana Rodriguez made a similar observation.

From Los Angeles Times

Jessie Fuentes, a Chicago alderperson, reported being shoved twice and subsequently handcuffed by ICE agents after asking whether they had a warrant to be inside a Chicago hospital.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We haven’t seen gun violence go down as a result of this system,” Jessie Fuentes, an alderperson, said during the meeting, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

From Salon

The AP will also tabulate 14 races for Chicago alderperson but will not call winners in those races until after the results are certified.

From Seattle Times

AP will also tabulate an additional 57 races, for Chicago alderperson and police council, but will not call winners in those races.

From Seattle Times

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