German word

Stadtverordnete

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtatfɛɐ̯ˌɔʁdnətə/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)city councilor

Example

Viele Stadtverordnete nahmen an der Sitzung teil.

Many city councilors attended the meeting.

Illustration for Stadtverordnete (city councilor)

More examples

Bei der Debatte zeigten die fraktionsübergreifenden Stadtverordnete Einigkeit in zentralen Punkten.

During the debate, the cross-party city councilors showed unity on key points.

Core concept

A member of a city's local legislature, discussing community proposals before a vote.

Common phrases

  • gewählte Stadtverordnete

    elected city councilors

  • fraktionsübergreifende Stadtverordnete

    cross-party city councilors

  • langjährige Stadtverordnete

    long-serving city councilors

Similar words

Stadtrat: An elected city council member who debates motions and participates in decisions.
Gemeinderat: An elected representative on a town or village council who helps make local decisions.
Kommunalpolitiker: A politician working on public affairs and administration at the local level.
Abgeordneter: An elected member of a state or national parliament who takes part in lawmaking.

Definition in German

Ein gewähltes Mitglied der kommunalen Vertretung einer Stadt, das an Ratsentscheidungen über lokale Angelegenheiten teilnimmt.

Word origin

Stadtverordnete is formed from Stadt ('city') and Verordnete ('delegated or appointed person'), identifying a member associated with a city council.

Usage tips

  • Stadtverordnete is a formal political term; Ratsmitglied is a broader alternative that can refer to a council member without specifying this title.

Other meanings

  • local councilornoun

Related words

  • Stadtverordnetenversammlungcity council assemblynoun
  • Stadtverordnetenvorstehercity council chairnoun

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