mayor

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈmeɪ.ɚ/

Noun

abbreviation alt-of historical Ireland obsolete rare US figuratively humorous

The chief executive of the municipal government of a city, borough, etc., formerly (historical) usually appointed as a caretaker by European royal courts but now usually appointed or elected locally.

Japanese Meaning

市長（都市などの自治体の最高責任者） / 町長（町などの自治体の最高責任者） / 地域の行政機関の首長

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The mayor announced a new urban renewal plan at the town hall meeting.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

市長は住民説明会で新しい都市再生計画を発表した。

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Sense（1）

The chief executive of the municipal government of a city, borough, etc., formerly (historical) usually appointed as a caretaker by European royal courts but now usually appointed or elected locally.

The office of mayor has been the tomb of many political ambitions.

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Sense（2）

(historical) Short for mayor of the palace, the royal stewards of the Frankish Empire.

Sense（3）

(historical) Synonym of mair, various former officials in the Kingdom of Scotland.

Sense（4）

(Ireland, rare, obsolete) A member of a city council.

Sense（5）

(historical, obsolete) A high justice, an important judge.

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Sense（7）

(figuratively, humorous) A local VIP, a muckamuck or big shot reckoned to lead some local group.

In some parts the burlesque civic official was designated ‘Mayor of the Pig Market’.

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mayors

（ plural ）

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