city council

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A governing body of people elected to oversee management of a city and represent the interests of residents.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

city council city councils

Etymology

From city + council.

Synonyms

town council municipal council common council select council consulate capitoulate

Derived words

city councillor city councilor city councilman city councilwoman
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