transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈȯl-dər-mən ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ealdorman, from ealdor parent (from eald old) + man — more at old
Date: before 12th century
1. : a person governing a kingdom, district, or shire as viceroy for an Anglo-Saxon king
2.
a. : a magistrate formerly ranking next below the mayor in an English or Irish city or borough
b. : a high-ranking member of a borough or county council in Ireland or formerly in England chosen by elected members
3. : a member of a city legislative body
• al·der·man·ic ˌȯl-dər-ˈma-nik adjective