/ˈældərmən/ – Noun
Definition: 1. quận trưởng, quan huyện;
2. trưởng phường buôn;
3. bá tước;
4. trưởng lão, quan tòa hay quan hành chính;
5. ủy viên hội đồng thành phố.
A more thorough explanation: An alderman is a member of a municipal legislative body, such as a city council, who is elected to represent a specific district or ward within the municipality. Aldermen typically have the authority to make decisions and enact laws or ordinances that govern the local community.
Example: The alderman presided over the city council meeting to discuss the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.