"weak mayor" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: weak mayors [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} weak mayor (plural weak mayors)
  1. (politics) A mayor who has no formal authority outside the council, serving a largely ceremonial role as chairperson. Categories (topical): Politics
    Sense id: en-weak_mayor-en-noun-xtK2BSGO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, politics

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