Definition

The position or role held by a mayor, including the responsibilities and duties associated with that role.

Example

During his mayoralty, the city saw significant improvements in public transportation.

Conversation

Did you hear about the upcoming mayoralty elections?

Yeah, I read that a few candidates are running this time.

I wonder who will win the mayoralty this year.

It'll be interesting to see how their campaigns play out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Mayoralty** → It is formed from "mayor" (from Old French *maire*, meaning the chief officer of a town) and "-alty" (a suffix denoting a state or condition). The word "mayoralty" refers to the state or condition of being a mayor or the office held by a mayor.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'mayor' as the chief officer of a town, and the suffix '-alty' indicating a state or condition, which helps you remember that 'mayoralty' is the state of being a mayor.

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