Meaning 1neutral; civic and administrative · 82%
A city's elected representative council or a male member of that body.
Natural examples
Der Stadtrat stimmt heute über den neuen Haushaltsplan ab.
The city council votes on the new budget today.
Ein Stadtrat beantwortete die Fragen der Anwohner.
A council member answered residents' questions.
Die Stadträtin stellte den Antrag im Ausschuss vor.
The female council member presented the motion in committee.
Usage note
Stadtrat may refer to the council or to a male council member; the feminine form is Stadträtin. Exact duties vary by jurisdiction.
Mini-lesson: Stadtrat
A city's elected representative council or a male member of that body. Stadtrat may refer to the council or to a male council member; the feminine form is Stadträtin. Exact duties vary by jurisdiction.
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