Lord Mayor

English

Noun

Lord Mayor (plural Lords Mayor)

(Britain, Ireland and some Commonwealth countries) the title of the mayor of a major city.
A ceremonial post conferred by the sovereign on rare and special occasions to confer honour on the city.
Conventional translation of German Oberbürgermeister; an elected official in charge of a major German city.

Synonyms

Lord Provost (term used in Scotland)

Translations

mayor of a major city

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Irish: ard-mhéara m, ardmhéara m
Welsh: Arglwydd Faer m, arglwydd faer m

Usage notes

The term is largely a ceremonial title, hence the use of capitals. However, in Australia, it is a political position and lower case lord mayor is often used. If referring to the person or their title, Lord Mayor is used.

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