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