mayoress

noun

Meaning

A woman who holds the office of mayor, or occasionally, the wife of a mayor.

Examples

The mayoress greeted the visiting dignitaries at the city gates.
As the first female mayoress in the town's history, she faced significant scrutiny from the press.

Synonyms: mayor, civic leader, chief magistrate

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mayoress

noun

Pronunciation: ˌmeɪ.əˈres

Definition

A woman who holds the office of mayor, or occasionally, the wife of a mayor.

Examples

The mayoress greeted the visiting dignitaries at the city gates.
As the first female mayoress in the town's history, she faced significant scrutiny from the press.
The mayoress hosted a charity gala to raise funds for the new public library.

Synonyms of mayoress

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