mayor
nounHow many syllables in mayor?
There are 2 syllables in the word mayor.How to pronounce mayor:
Definition of mayor:
- mayor (noun):
- the head of a city government.
- an official elected or appointed to act as chief executive or nominal head of a city, town, or borough
Synonyms for mayor:
alcalde
burgomaster
city manager
civil authority
ex-mayor
mayoress
politician
Antonyms for mayor:
lord mayor
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