kaʊˈnəlɪst

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a council; a person who advises or participates in a council.

“The councilist played a key role in shaping the city’s development plans.”

2. noun

A person who advocates for a particular ideology or policy, especially in relation to socialism or communism.

“He was a councilist with strong ties to the Soviet Union during the Cold War era.”