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Term: Council Member

Description:

A council member is an elected or appointed individual who serves on a council, which is a group of people who are responsible for making decisions and governing a specific organization or community.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun - an individual elected to serve on a council

Examples:

• The council member proposed a new policy for the city.
• She became a council member after winning the local election.

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Sense 2:

Noun - a member of a council who represents a particular area or district

Examples:

• The council member for District 7 advocated for improved public transportation.
• As the council member for the neighborhood, he fought for better schools.

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Sense 3:

Noun - a person who serves as a non-voting member of a council

Examples:

• The young student was appointed as a council member to provide a fresh perspective.
• She joined the council as a non-voting member to gain experience in local government.

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Sense 4:

Noun - a council member in a specific profession or field

Examples:

• The council member for the medical department advocated for better healthcare policies.
• He was a council member for the engineering industry, representing the concerns of engineers.

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Note: The term 'council member' can also be used in other senses and contexts not mentioned above.