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.
Synonyms
- councilor
- local representative
- municipal legislator