selectman

/ˈsɛlktmən/

Definitions

1. noun

A selectman is a member of a board of selectmen, which is a group of officials in some U.S. towns that have a board of selectmen form of government.

“The selectman made a decision on the town’s budget for the upcoming year.”

Synonyms

  • official
  • representative

Antonyms

  • governor
  • mayor