Councilwoman (noun)

A female member of a council, often referring to a governing or legislative body.

Origin:

From the word "council" meaning "a group of people gathered for a specific purpose" and "woman".

Examples:

1. The councilwoman proposed a new ordinance to increase funding for public transportation.
2. The city councilwoman was elected to represent her district.
3. The councilwoman was a strong advocate for affordable housing.
4. The school board councilwoman proposed a new policy on school safety.
5. The councilwoman's political experience included serving as a city councilwoman and then as a state assemblywoman.