the head of a city government
"The new mayor will hold an emergency meeting to address the flood damage in downtown."
The leader of a city, or a municipality, sometimes just a figurehead and sometimes a powerful position. In some countries, the mayor is elected by the citizens or by the city council.
"The new mayor promised to overhaul the budget, proving that the role can be far more than just a ceremonial title in our growing city."
In plain English: A mayor is the elected leader of a city or town who makes important decisions for its residents.
"The mayor announced new plans to improve the city parks."
Usage: A mayor is the elected official who leads a city or town, serving as its primary representative to the public and government. While their power varies depending on local laws, they generally oversee municipal operations and make key decisions for the community.
A surname, from Anglo-Norman.
"The genealogist noted that Mayor is a rare English surname derived directly from Anglo-Norman origins rather than referring to an elected official."
The word mayor comes from the Old French maire, meaning "head of a city or town government," which was originally derived from the Latin maior for "greater." This term entered English through Middle English and is related to the modern German Meier.