Alderman
noun
A member of a city government, similar to a councilor, in some English-speaking countries.
My uncle served as an alderman in our city for ten years.
Often appears as...
- elected alderman
- run for alderman
noun
In historical context, a higher-ranking member of a guild or other such associations.
The alderman of the carpenter's guild would decide on the guild's activities.
Often appears as...
- guild alderman
- elected alderman
noun
A member of a city government, similar to a councilor, in some English-speaking countries.
My uncle served as an alderman in our city for ten years.
Often appears as...
- elected alderman
- run for alderman
noun
In historical context, a higher-ranking member of a guild or other such associations.
The alderman of the carpenter's guild would decide on the guild's activities.
Often appears as...
- guild alderman
- elected alderman
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Local Government
An alderman is a local government official, not used for national positions.
She hopes to become an alderman to make changes in her community.
Pro Tip 2/3Municipal Authority
Aldermen are part of the municipal authority structure, dealing with city issues.
The alderman proposed a new park for the city.
Pro Tip 3/3Election Process
Aldermen are usually elected by residents of the city wards they represent.
Next month, residents will vote for a new alderman.
Compare with
councillor
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Video examples
Why city flags may be...
The city ran a contest and gathered a bunch of submissions with all kinds of designs. And an alderman by the name of Fred Steffan cobbled together parts of the submissions to make what is now the Milwaukee flag. It's a kitchen sink flag. There's a gigantic gear representing industry,
Video examples
Why city flags may be...
The city ran a contest and gathered a bunch of submissions with all kinds of designs. And an alderman by the name of Fred Steffan cobbled together parts of the submissions to make what is now the Milwaukee flag. It's a kitchen sink flag. There's a gigantic gear representing industry,
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Quote examples
Lupe Fiasco
American Musician
Barack is at a level where he can't - no matter how much he wants to or how much we want him to - he's not going to come take out our garbage, so to speak. He can't be the garbage man and the president. He can't be the mayor and the alderman. He can't fill all those roles. So I always push for local, local activity on the political scene.
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Lori Lightfoot
American Politician
If aldermen are doing their job right, they should be the ones who are closest to the vibe and the beat in their neighborhood and have a very important role to play on a number of different issues, but not a unilateral, unchecked right. That's gone as soon as I take office.
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Lori Lightfoot
American Politician
If you look at the number of aldermen who have been prosecuted and found liable of federal crimes over the years... the common thread among all of them is doing something in the exercise of aldermanic prerogative or privilege.
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Walter F. Mondale
American Lawyer
When I was a young man, I used to dream maybe someday I could be an alderman. Instead of that I became an attorney general, a senator, a vice president, a Democratic nominee.
Quote examples
Lupe Fiasco
American Musician
Barack is at a level where he can't - no matter how much he wants to or how much we want him to - he's not going to come take out our garbage, so to speak. He can't be the garbage man and the president. He can't be the mayor and the alderman. He can't fill all those roles. So I always push for local, local activity on the political scene.
Quote examples
Lori Lightfoot
American Politician
If aldermen are doing their job right, they should be the ones who are closest to the vibe and the beat in their neighborhood and have a very important role to play on a number of different issues, but not a unilateral, unchecked right. That's gone as soon as I take office.
Quote examples
Lori Lightfoot
American Politician
If you look at the number of aldermen who have been prosecuted and found liable of federal crimes over the years... the common thread among all of them is doing something in the exercise of aldermanic prerogative or privilege.
Quote examples
Walter F. Mondale
American Lawyer
When I was a young man, I used to dream maybe someday I could be an alderman. Instead of that I became an attorney general, a senator, a vice president, a Democratic nominee.
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