First Known Use: 14th century
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mayor
noun may·or \ˈmā-ər, ˈmer, especially before names (ˌ)mer\
: an official who is elected to be the head of the government of a city or town
: a British official who represents a city or borough at public events
Full Definition of MAYOR
: an official elected or appointed to act as chief executive or nominal head of a city, town, or borough
— may·or·al \ˈmā-ə-rəl, ˈmer-əl; ˌmā-ˈȯr-əl\ adjective
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Origin of MAYOR
Middle English maire, from Anglo-French, from Latin major greater — more at major
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mayor
noun may·or \ˈmā-ər\
Definition of MAYOR for Kids
: an official elected to serve as head of a city, town, or borough
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