noun Download 🔗Share The chief executive of the municipal government of a city, borough, &c., formerly usually appointed as a caretaker by European royal courts but now usually appointed or elected locally. Examples : "The mayors of several large cities met to discuss ways to improve public transportation. " politics government job organization state position Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Short for mayor of the palace, the royal stewards of the Frankish Empire. Examples : "During the Merovingian dynasty, the power of the kings waned as the mayors increasingly controlled the Frankish realm. " royal government history politics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Synonym of mair, various former officials in the Kingdom of Scotland. Examples : "Historical documents show that the "mayors" of some Scottish burghs in the 16th century held judicial powers, similar to those of local judges today. " politics government royal history organization state Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A member of a city council. Examples : "The mayors discussed the new traffic laws during the city council meeting. " politics government person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A high justice, an important judge. Examples : "Although the town had a regular judge, the mayors of the neighboring settlements often heard the most complex legal cases in the region due to their extensive knowledge of local laws and customs. " government politics law Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A largely ceremonial position in some municipal governments that presides over the city council while a contracted city manager holds actual executive power. Examples : "In that city, the mayors mainly lead council meetings and represent the city at events, while the city manager handles the daily operations and budget. " politics government position organization Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A local VIP, a muckamuck or big shot reckoned to lead some local group. Examples : ""The mayors of the neighboring towns met to discuss how to improve the local schools." " politics government person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading