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council

[C] Countable

pl: councilspast: couneledpp: couneleding: counciling

This word carries a weight of authority and collective decision-making. It evokes an image of a boardroom or a circle of leaders meeting to govern or resolve disputes. There is a strong sense of formality and officialdom attached to it, distinguishing it from a casual group or a committee.

Countable when referring to the administrative body itself, such as a city council or a tribal council.

Meanings

Nouncouncil

An official group of people who are elected or appointed to make decisions, give advice, or manage the affairs of a city, town, or organization.

The city council voted to increase the budget for public parks.

Nouncouncil

A formal assembly of people convened to provide expert advice or deliberate on a specific matter.

The king summoned his council to discuss the impending war.

Examples

The council meets today.

He is on the council.

Ask the town council.

The council decided to build a park.

She joined the student council last year.

The council voted against the new law.

The student council organized the school festival.

School Life

The high council gathered to discuss the prophecy.

Fantasy

The city council is reviewing the zoning laws.

Office

The war council deliberated on the final strategy.

History

The executive council must approve the merger terms.

Business

The tribal council convened to elect a new leader.

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