Meaning of the word councilman in English

What does councilman mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

councilman

US /ˈkaʊn.səl.mən/
UK /ˈkaʊn.səl.mən/

Noun

a male member of a council, especially a city or town council

Example:
The councilman proposed a new zoning law for the district.
He was elected as a councilman in the last local election.