council
Translation
council, city council, committee
Examples
The local council is responsible for roads.
The local council is responsible for roads.
She was elected to the student council.
She was elected to the student council.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) council a group elected to govern an area The local council meets every month.
Similar Words
Synonyms: committee, board, assembly, authority
Etymology
From Latin 'concilium' meaning 'a gathering, assembly'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'council' as a 'circle' of people meeting to make decisions.