Synonyms & related words for selectman

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of selectman — including councilman, councilwoman, alderman, mayor, burgomaster, legislator. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to selectman

Explore words related to selectman — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include selectwoman, selectmen, councilperson, councilor, aldermen, councilmen, committeeman, elected. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for selectman

Common synonyms for selectman include councilman, councilwoman, alderman, mayor, burgomaster, legislator — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does selectman come from?

The word selectman breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root lect-, from Latin lego (“gather, choose”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.