noun
- a group of people elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on particular matters
- a local government body that manages the affairs of a town, city, or county
Examples
- The city council voted to approve the new park proposal.
- She was elected to the student council as treasurer.
- The town council meets every Tuesday evening.
- The security council discussed the international crisis.
- Our neighborhood council organized the community cleanup.
- The council of elders made important tribal decisions.
- The school council includes parents, teachers, and students.