Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vereador

Noun

veh-rah-dor

Definition

A vereador is an elected official in Brazil, typically serving in a city council or municipal legislature.

Examples

The vereador proposed a new initiative to improve public transportation in the city.
As a vereador, she is responsible for representing the interests of her constituents.

Meaning

The term refers to a local representative who participates in the governance and administration of a municipality, making decisions on local laws, budgets, and community issues.