council

noun

UK/ˈkaʊn.sᵊl/
US/ˈkaʊn.sᵊl/

Definitions of council noun

  1. 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.

  2. 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.