municipality
Translation
municipality, local authority
Examples
The municipality is responsible for local services.
The municipality is responsible for local services.
Our town is a small municipality.
Our town is a small municipality.
Grammar Patterns
a/the + municipality a town or district with local government The municipality provides waste collection services.
Similar Words
Synonyms: city, town, district, borough
Etymology
Derived from 'municipal', from Latin 'municipium' (free city). The '-ity' suffix denotes a state, so it's the state of being a self-governing town.
Memory Tips
If 'municipal' is the adjective, 'municipality' is the noun—the actual governing body or area.