council
Meaning
A council is a group of people convened for advice, decision-making, or governance in a specific area or organization.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "council" with "counsel," which refers to advice or guidance.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
Thursday
evening
the
community
centre
fills
with
people
who
want
to
talk
about
local
problems
.
Last
night
the
council
discussed
plans
to
repair
the
small
park
and
plant
new
trees
near
the
playground
.
Several
residents
spoke
calmly
about
their
concerns
,
and
the
councillors
listened
before
making
notes
.
When
a
final
decision
is
needed
,
they
usually
vote
and
then
share
the
results
with
everyone
by
email
.
Common Phrases
city council
advisory council
student council
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