1 (in England and Wales in the past) a senior member of a town, BOROUGH or county council, below the rank of a MAYOR, chosen by other members of the council
2 (in the US, Canada and Australia) an elected member of a town or city council:
Alderman Tim Evans
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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