der Magistrat
Translation
municipal council, magistrate, city government
Examples
Der Magistrat der Stadt tagt heute.
The city's municipal council is meeting today.
Ein Magistrat ist ein hoher Beamter.
A magistrate is a high-ranking official.
Grammar Patterns
((the municipal council)) the municipal council, magistrate Der Magistrat der Stadt tagt heute.
Similar Words
Stadtrat (city council), Stadtverwaltung (city administration), Beamter (official)
Etymology
From Latin 'magistratus' (magistracy, magistrate), related to 'magister' (master).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'master' of a city, i.e., its governing body or a high official.