municipal (뮤**니**시펄) — relating to a town or district or its governing body
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to a town or district or its governing body
Pronunciation (IPA): /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/
Korean meaning: 시(市)의, 지방자치단체의, 시정의
Korean pronunciation: 뮤**니**시펄
Example Sentences
- The municipal swimming pool was so crowded that even the lifeguard needed a lifeguard.
- Municipal taxes fund essential services like garbage collection and street maintenance.
- The municipal library's late fees were so high, people joked it was cheaper to buy the books.
municipal
ADJECTIVE//mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl//
relating to a town or district or its governing body
City workers provide municipal services to local residents at town hall
The municipal principal stands invincible!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin municipalis, derived from municeps (citizen of a municipality), which combines munus (duty, office) and capere (to take). The word entered English via Old French municipal.
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📝Examples
“The municipal swimming pool was so crowded that even the lifeguard needed a lifeguard.”
“Municipal taxes fund essential services like garbage collection and street maintenance.”
“The municipal library's late fees were so high, people joked it was cheaper to buy the books.”
“Municipal workers went on strike demanding better working conditions.”
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