Council Definition
kounsəl
noun
A group of people called together for consultation, discussion, advice, etc.
Webster's New World
A group of people chosen as an administrative, advisory, or legislative assembly.
Webster's New World
The legislative body of a city or other municipality.
Webster's New World
An assembly of church officials to discuss points of doctrine, etc.
Webster's New World
The administrative body of a county, town, city, district, etc.
Webster's New World
adjective
Designating or of dwelling units built or provided by a local council.
Council houses.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Council
Noun
Singular:
councilPlural:
councilsOrigin of Council
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Middle English counceil from Old French concile from Latin concilium kelə-2 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Anglo-Norman cuncile, from Old French concile, from Latin concilium.
From Wiktionary
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