mayor

/ˈmɛə̯/

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Also seen as: mayors

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The chief executive of the municipal government of a city, borough, etc., formerly (historical) usually appointed as a caretaker by European royal courts but now usually appointed or elected locally.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người đứng đầu chính phủ thành phố, thị trấn, v.v.

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Noun

Examples

The office of mayor has been the tomb of many political ambitions.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Synonym of mair, various former officials in the Kingdom of Scotland.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

từ đồng nghĩa với mair, các quan chức cũ khác nhau trong Vương quốc Scotland

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “mayor” mean?

The chief executive of the municipal government of a city, borough, etc., formerly (historical) usually appointed as a caretaker by European royal courts but now usually appointed or elected locally.

Is “mayor” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.