Meaning
The person chosen to lead the government of a town or city.
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Word origin
From Latin maior, meaning greater, through Old French maire.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- maior
- English cognates
- major
Grammar
Examples
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A mayor leads the government of a town or city.
elected .
People vote to choose a mayor.
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We say the mayor "of" a place.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 7: mayor, rip, bike and 7 more words.