CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “mayor”?
Estimated level
C1
advanced
“mayor” is roughly the #4508 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated C1 level.
Meaning
noun. The chief executive of the municipal government of a city, borough, &c., formerly usually appointed as a caretaker by European royal courts but now usually appointed or elected lo…
Similar words: mayoress, Lord Provost, boroughmaster.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “mayor” sits in the C1 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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