Definitions
- Referring to a female member of a city council or town council. - Talking about a woman who has been elected to serve on a local government council. - Describing a female politician who is responsible for making decisions and policies at the local level.
- Referring to a female member of a city council or town council. - Talking about a woman who has been elected to serve on a local government council. - Describing a female politician who is responsible for making decisions and policies at the local level.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a female member of a city or town council.
- 2Both words describe a woman who has been elected to serve in local government.
- 3Both words are used to describe female politicians who make decisions and policies at the local level.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Councilwoman is more commonly used in the United States, while alderwoman is more commonly used in the United Kingdom.
- 2Geography: Councilwoman is more commonly used in the western part of the United States, while alderwoman is more commonly used in the eastern part of the United States.
- 3Gender neutrality: Councilwoman is not gender-neutral, while alderwoman is gender-specific.
- 4Historical context: Alderman was originally a term used to describe a high-ranking member of a medieval guild or a nobleman, while councilman was used to describe a member of a council or assembly.
Remember this!
Councilwoman and alderwoman are synonyms that refer to a female member of a city or town council. While they share many similarities, there are some differences between the two words, including their etymology, usage, geography, gender neutrality, and historical context.
