council
noun
Definitions of council noun
- CountableSingular/Plural verb
A group of individuals chosen or elected to make decisions, provide advice on a specific subject, represent a particular group, or manage an organization.
The United Nations Security Council plays a critical role in maintaining international peace and security.
The council is dedicated to promoting arts development within the community.
This proposal will be submitted to the university council for consideration.
- B2CountableSingular/Plural verb
The elected body responsible for governing a specific region, town, or city and organizing its public services; a local government.
The London City Council recently passed new traffic regulations.
The city council is working to improve the local public transportation system.
They submitted a petition to the town council for improvements to the community park.