How to Pronounce Council
Council
'kaʊnsəl
Syllables:
coun·cil
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
A council is a group of people who meet to make decisions or give advice.
Examples
- The city council meets every month to talk about new rules.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| city council | collocation | CITY council | The CITY council approved the new park project yesterday. |
| council meeting | collocation | counCIL MEETing | We attended the council meeting to discuss local issues. |
| join the council | phrasal verb | JOIN the COUNcil | She decided to join the council to help her community. |
| council tax | collocation | COUNcil TAX | Council tax rates vary depending on your property value. |
Fun Fact
Council comes from the Latin 'concilium,' meaning 'a gathering,' originally referring to a group called together for advice or judgment, highlighting its roots in community decision-making.
Word Family
noun
council
A group of people who meet to make decisions or give advice.
"The city council will meet next week to discuss new laws."
adjective
council (as in council-related)
Related to a council or its activities.
"They attended the council meeting to hear the council decision."
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