noun

Council

noun

A group of people formally chosen to manage, advise on, or make decisions about local or organizational affairs.

"The city council voted to build a new park downtown."

"She was elected to the student council in her final year."

How to Use Council

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA group of elected or appointed people who make decisions together, especially in local government.

Common mistake

Don't confuse with "counsel" (advice, or a lawyer) — they sound identical but mean different things.

Easily confused with

counsel →

Common pairings

city council council meeting council member

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The city _____ voted to build a new park downtown.

From Anglo-Norman cuncile, ultimately from Latin concilium ("assembly, meeting").