council

coun-cil · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A body of people elected or appointed to advise, administer, or legislate.

  2. 2.

    A meeting for consultation or discussion.

  3. 3.

    A group of advisors.

Forms

plural: councils

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    city council — the governing body of a city
  • •
    council meeting — an official gathering of the council
  • •
    council member — a person who serves on a council

Related words

See also: board, committee, counsel
Synonyms: assembly, board, committee

Etymology

From Old French "concile" from Latin "concilium" meaning "assembly, meeting," from "com-" (together) + "calare" (to call).