adj
municipal
myoo-NIH-sih-puhl
adj
1
Belonging to or run by a city or town's local government.
"The municipal library is open until 8pm on weekdays."
"Residents complained to the municipal council about the potholes."
noun
1
A bond issued by a city, town, or other local government to raise money (short for "municipal bond").
"She put some of her savings into tax-free municipals."
How to Use Municipal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnything to do with local (city or town) government rather than national government.
Common pairings
municipal government
municipal bond
municipal services
municipal election
Word Forms
municipals plural
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Etymology
From French municipal, from Latin municipalis, ultimately from mūnus ("duty") plus capiō ("to take") — the same idea behind a citizen taking on civic duties.