1. plural of municipality; cities or towns that have their own local government and are responsible for providing public services to their residents.
Usage: Always used in plural form when referring to multiple cities or towns.; Common in civic and governmental contexts.

Examples

• The state provides funding to municipalities to improve their public transportation systems.
• Several municipalities in the region have joined together to address water quality issues.
• Local municipalities are responsible for maintaining roads and managing waste collection.
• The conference brought together mayors from dozens of municipalities to discuss climate change.
• Many municipalities have implemented new zoning laws to encourage sustainable development.
• The federal government works with municipalities to ensure emergency preparedness.