council — a group of people elected to govern a local area such as a city or county
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a group of people elected to govern a local area such as a city or county
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkaʊnsl/
Example Sentences
- The council unanimously agreed that pineapple on pizza should be banned from all city events.
- Our school council finally solved the mystery of who keeps stealing lunches from the refrigerator.
- The environmental council proposed new recycling programs for the community.
council
NOUN[/ˈkaʊnsl/]
a group of people elected to govern a local area such as a city or county
The town council debates the new park proposal late into the night.
The council heeds counsel to prevent their downfall!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Council derives from Latin concilium, formed from con- (together) and calare (to call). The word originally meant an assembly or gathering convened by calling people together for deliberation.
Breakdown
con- (together) + -cilium (assembly, from calare meaning 'to call')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The council unanimously agreed that pineapple on pizza should be banned from all city events.”
“Our school council finally solved the mystery of who keeps stealing lunches from the refrigerator.”
“The environmental council proposed new recycling programs for the community.”
“She was elected to serve on the council for a three-year term.”
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