Word: councilwoman
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
cil
wom
an
Definition: A female member of a council, especially a city council; now often replaced by gender-neutral councilor (British, councillor).
Morphemes:
Affix: council
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A committee that leads or governs (e.g. city council, student council).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: con-
Language: la
Decoded: con-
Meaning: with
Affix: calō
Language: la
Decoded: calo
Meaning: I call, announce solemnly, call out
Affix: -ium
Language: la
Decoded: -ium
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix used to form abstract nouns, sometimes denoting offices and groups. May no longer be productive.
Affix: -woman
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A woman who is employed or holds a position in an area.