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mayor

US /ˈmeɪɚ/

noun Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

the head of a city government

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The mayor attended the opening ceremony of the new public library.

Word Family

NounNoun
mayor gốc
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
mayoral
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • city managerhaving a meaning similar to mayor
  • civic leaderhaving a meaning similar to mayor

Collocations

  • Easy city mayor
    describing city mayor (a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts)
  • Medium press statement by the mayor
    to press statement by the mayor, meaning to exert pressure or force to or upon
  • Hard mayor's office for urban renewal
    a collocation phrase: mayor's office for urban renewal
  • Very Hard curry political favor with the newly elected mayor
    to curry political favor with the newly elected mayor, meaning to season with a mixture of spices; typical of Indian cooking

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