Meaning of the word councilperson in English

What does councilperson mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

councilperson

US /ˈkaʊn.səlˌpɝː.sən/
UK /ˈkaʊn.səlˌpɜː.sən/

Noun

a member of a council, especially a local government council

Example:
The new councilperson promised to address community concerns.
She was elected as a councilperson for her district.