noun
- the office, position, or term of a councillor (a member of a council, especially a local government council).
Usage: commonly used in British English and Commonwealth countries; refers to the role or tenure of elected or appointed council members
Examples
- She won the councillorship in the local election last year.
- His councillorship lasted four years before he decided not to run again.
- The councillorship comes with responsibilities to represent the community.
- Many candidates competed for the councillorship position.
- During her councillorship, she focused on improving public transportation.