Council - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkaʊnsl|  American pronunciation of the word council
Brit.  |ˈkaʊns(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word council

noun

- a body serving in an administrative capacity
student council
- (Christianity) an assembly of theologians and bishops and other representatives of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine
- a meeting of people for consultation
emergency council

Extra examples

The city council is considering a ban on smoking in restaurants.

The governor's council on physical fitness

He sent a letter to the council to complain about the noise.

Northampton Borough Council

Security Council

World Peace Council

Council of Europe

Consumer Advisory Council

Council of American States in Europe

Council of Economic Advisors

Council of Economic Arab Unity

Customs Cooperation Council

Economic and Social Council

Council on Security and Cooperation in Europe

Greater London Council

Word forms

noun
singular: council
plural: councils
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