council

Definitions

1. noun

   A group of people chosen to lead or govern a place or organization.

   Examples

   • The city council voted to approve the new budget.
   • The student council plans school events.
2. noun

   The local government of a town or area.

   Examples

   • The council approved the new housing plan.
   • Residents asked the local council for better roads.
3. noun

   In old-fashioned use, a talk where people make a decision together.

   Examples

   • The leaders held council before they went to war.
   • The chief was wise in council.
4. noun

   A meeting of church leaders to decide church matters.

   Examples

   • The bishops met at the council to discuss the church rules.
   • A famous council was held in the city of Nicaea.
   ≈synod