noun
- Plural of alderperson; members of a city or town council or governing body, typically elected to represent a ward or district.
Usage: Modern, gender-neutral alternative to 'alderman' or 'alderwoman'; Used in municipal government contexts
Examples
- The alderpersons voted to approve the new budget proposal.
- Five alderpersons attended the city council meeting last night.
- She was elected as one of the alderpersons representing the downtown ward.
- The alderpersons debated the zoning ordinance for over an hour.
- Local alderpersons are responsible for addressing community concerns.