noun
- A member of a city or town council or governing body, typically elected to represent a ward or district.
Usage: Gender-neutral alternative to 'alderman' or 'alderwoman'.; Common in municipal government in the United States and other English-speaking countries.
Examples
- The alderperson introduced a new proposal to improve public transportation.
- She was elected as alderperson for the third ward last November.
- The alderperson attended the city council meeting to vote on the budget.
- Several alderpersons met with community leaders to discuss zoning changes.
- He served as alderperson for eight years before running for mayor.