council
A group of people who meet to talk and decide about important things for a community or organization.
A group of people formally chosen to discuss issues, make decisions, or give advice, often as part of government or an organization.
A planned meeting where members of a council talk and decide things.
A formal meeting held by members of a council to discuss issues and make decisions.
- Base: council
- Plural: council, councils
city council
1The governing body of a city
A group of people who make decisions for a city.
- The city council approved new parking rules.
- She was elected to the city council last year.
council meeting
1Meeting of a council's members
A planned time when members of a council meet to talk and decide things.
- The next council meeting is on Thursday.
- Council meetings are open to the public.
local council
1Governing body for local area
A group that makes decisions for a town or small area.
- Our local council is responsible for waste collection.
- She complained to the local council about noise.
student council
1Elected student representatives in school
A group of students chosen to speak and decide for all students in a school.
- The student council is planning the school dance.
- He ran for student council president.