American English pronunciation
How to pronounce councils
IPA transcription: ['kaʊnsɪlz]
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Noun
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a body serving in an administrative capacity
“student council”
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(Christianity) an assembly of theologians and bishops and other representatives of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine
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a meeting of people for consultation
“emergency council”
Usage examples
- The methods that are preferred are those published by councils of veterinarians.
- Eventually these councils have slowly evolved into the modern Parliamentary system.
- Our Councils are working hard to meet the needs of the community.
- The metropolitan districts are administered by metropolitan district councils.
- The area has two parish councils which form the first tier of local government.
- When icy conditions are forecast, councils usually send out gritters.
- Vicroads maintains main roads, including secondary roads, while local government councils maintain local roads.
- His local councils enacted reforms, many of which were not successful.
- Both councils are responsible for different aspects of local government.
- There is also common urban management and annual common sessions of both town councils.