council
5 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
councils
plural
councils
Britannica Dictionary definition of COUNCIL
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1
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a group of people who are chosen to make rules, laws, or decisions about something
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The city council is considering a ban on smoking in restaurants.
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the town/parish council
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a national security council
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a tribal council
2
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a group of people who provide advice or guidance on something
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the governor's council on physical fitness
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the king's council
◊ Do not confuse council with counsel.
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council
/ˈkaʊnsəl/
adjective
2
council
/ˈkaʊnsəl/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of COUNCIL
always used before a noun
1
:
of or relating to a council
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a council member/meeting
2
British
:
provided by a local government council for people to live in for low rent
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council estates/houses/flats
