Definition

The role or position of being a member of a council, which is a group of people who make decisions or give advice on specific issues.

Example

She was elected to the councillorship after a competitive election.

Conversation

Have you thought about applying for that councillorship position in our town?

I have, but I'm not sure if I’m ready for that kind of responsibility.

It could be a great opportunity to make a difference, though.

True, and it might help me gain some valuable experience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Councillorship is formed from "council" (from Old French *conseil*, meaning a group of people convened for advice or decision-making) and "-orship" (a suffix denoting a state or condition). The word refers to the state or condition of being a member of a council.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'council' as a group of people making decisions together, and '-orship' indicating a role or state. This helps you remember that 'councillorship' is the state of being part of that decision-making group.

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