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The head of the government of a city or town.

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  • She addressed the mayor of the town regarding the new park.
  • As the mayor is about to stake Stefan, Damon attacks him.
  • We have miles of bike paths and our mayor is an avid cyclist.
  • The one term mayor signs were already up at city hall for the EAA strike...
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  • The "mayor" (chief official of a city) caused quite a furor when she rode a "mare" (female horse or donkey) in the rodeo.
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