mayor

may-or · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The elected head of a city, town, or other municipal government.

  2. 2.

    The ceremonial head of a municipal corporation in some countries.

Forms

plural: mayors

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    mayor's office — the administrative office or position of mayor
  • •
    run for mayor — to be a candidate in a mayoral election

Related words

See also: council, governor, municipality
Synonyms: burgemeester, chief executive, city leader

Etymology

From Old French maire, from Latin maior ("greater, larger"), comparative of magnus ("great"). Related to the word "major."