Lord Mayor

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Lord Mayor (plural Lord Mayors or Lords Mayor)

  1. (UK, Ireland and some Commonwealth countries) The holder of a ceremonial post on a local council (distinct from the council leader who may be addressed as mayor).
  2. (Australia) The mayor of a major city.
  3. Conventional translation of German Oberbürgermeister; an elected official in charge of a major German city.

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  • The term is largely a ceremonial title, hence the use of capitals. However, in Australia, it is a political position and lower case lord mayor is often used. If referring to the person or their title, Lord Mayor is used.

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