municipality

The definition of a municipality is a local area with its own government, or the government of such an area.

(noun)

An example of a municipality is the government of an incorporated village.

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Origin: Fr municipalité < municipal < L municipalis, municipal

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noun pl. mu·nic·i·pal·i·ties

A political unit, such as a city, town, or village, incorporated for local self-government.
A body of officials appointed to manage the affairs of a local political unit.

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