Community Leadership Vocabulary

noun a member of a municipal council or legislative body in a city or town

• The alderman proposed a new ordinance to improve public safety in the community.
• Did you hear about the alderman's plan to renovate the park?
• The alderman is always on top of things, making sure our neighborhood is in good shape.
• She was like the alderman of the group, always organizing and leading the way.

noun A member of a council, especially a city council.

• The councilman proposed a new ordinance at the city council meeting.
• Did you hear what the councilman said at the town hall?
• The councilman is always making moves in the community.
• The councilman's words carried weight in the decision-making process.

noun a type of African wooden drum

adjective no applicable definition

• The agba tree is known for its large, spreading branches.
• I saw an agba tree while hiking in the forest.
• Let's chill under the agba tree and have a picnic.
• His wisdom and experience make him an agba in the community.