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Mayoress

Description:

Mayoress is a noun that refers to a female mayor, the elected head of a municipal government. The term is used to denote a woman who holds the position of mayor in a city or town.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

(noun) A female mayor or the wife of a mayor

Example sentence: The mayoress attended the opening of the new community center.

Sense 2:

(noun) The female equivalent of a mayor

Example sentence: Our city has its first mayoress, a proud moment for women in politics.

Sense 3:

(noun) The official title for a female mayor

Example sentence: Mayor Johnson stepped down, and the mayoress took over as the new leader of the city.

Sense 4:

(noun) The term used for a female mayor in specific regions or countries

Example sentence: In some countries, they use the term mayoress to address female mayors.