mayor

noun

UK /meə/

US /ˈmeɪ.ɚ/

The mayor is the person in charge of a city or town.

The mayor cut the ribbon at the new park.

SYNONYMS

city leader town leader head of the city civic leader

RELATED WORDS

city town council government election

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The elected head of a municipal government who runs the city's daily business.

The mayor met with the council to plan the budget.

3. A ceremonial leader who represents a town at official events.

The mayor welcomed the visitors to the festival.

4. A person who acts as a spokesperson for a community.

As mayor, she spoke for the town during the storm.