Definition

A woman who is the head of government in a city or town, or the wife of a mayor.

Example

The mayoress attended the city council meeting to discuss new community projects.

Conversation

Did you hear that the new mayoress is planning a community event?

Yeah, I read about it online; it sounds really exciting!

I think it's great to see a woman in such an important role.

Absolutely, it really shows how leadership is changing in our city.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Mayoress** → It is formed from "mayor" (from Old French *maire*, meaning the head of a municipality) and "-ess" (a suffix used to denote a female). The word "mayoress" refers to a female mayor or the wife of a mayor.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'mayor' as the head of a city, and the '-ess' indicates a female. So, a mayoress is a female who holds that position.

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