1. The plural of councillorship; the office, position, or term of service of a councillor (a member of a council, especially a local government council).
Usage: Chiefly British English; in U.S. English, 'council member' or 'councilman/councilwoman' is more common.; Often used in political or municipal contexts.

Examples

• Several candidates are running for councillorships in the upcoming local elections.
• The councillorships on the town council are typically held for four-year terms.
• She has held multiple councillorships throughout her political career.
• The new councillorships will be filled by voters in May.
• These councillorships represent different wards across the city.
• He declined the offer of one of the available councillorships.