municipal — 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/
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
The municipal library opened a new reading room.
The municipal government repaired the old bridge. (🏛️ City Government + 🏙️ Public Service → Municipal)
The municipal office and the principal organized a successful festival.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
Breakdown
munic- (from Latin municeps, citizen) + -ipal (relating to, adjective suffix) = municipal (relating to a municipality or local government)
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🔗Collocations
📝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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