"alderperson" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: alderpersons [plural], alderpeople [plural]
Etymology: Blend of alderman + -person. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|alderman}} Blend of alderman, {{suffix|en||person}} + -person Head templates: {{en-noun|s|alderpeople}} alderperson (plural alderpersons or alderpeople)
  1. (uncommon) An alderman of any gender; a member of a city council. Tags: uncommon Categories (topical): People

Inflected forms

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