Meaning of the word councilwoman in English

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

councilwoman

US /ˈkaʊn.səlˌwʊm.ən/
UK /ˈkaʊn.səlˌwʊm.ən/

Noun

a woman who is a member of a council

Example:
The newly elected councilwoman promised to address local concerns.
She has served as a councilwoman for two terms.