aldermanate
The office of an aldermanThe office of an alderman; the municipal legislative body of a city or town.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)The office of an alderman; the municipal legislative body of a city or town.
(uncountable, usually)The members of the aldermanate, collectively.
Origin
From alderman + -ate (forming nouns denoting rank or office).From alderman + -ate (forming nouns denoting rank or office).
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Forms
plural: aldermanates| Singular | aldermanate |
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uncountable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable