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/
Korean meaning: 시의회, 지방의회 (도시나 군을 다스리는 선출된 사람들의 집단)
Korean pronunciation: **카운**슬
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 city council meets to discuss local community development plans
The council heeds counsel to prevent their downfall!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'concilium'에서 유래했습니다. 'con(함께)'와 'calare(부르다)'가 결합되어 '함께 부름, 집회'라는 의미였습니다. 사람들을 함께 불러서 회의하는 모임이 바로 council의 원래 개념입니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝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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