Synonyms for
Council
Definition
a group of people chosen or elected to make decisions or give advice
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- city council
- town council
- student council
- security council
- local council
- advisory council
- town hall council
Word family
Usage note
A council is a group of people appointed or elected to advise or make decisions. Be careful not to confuse 'council' (a deliberative body) with 'counsel' (advice or a lawyer).
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Example sentences
- The council voted to approve the new park plans.
- The school council met to discuss fundraising ideas.
- The council members debated for hours before making a decision.
- The town councilman suggested a new traffic light at the intersection.
- The council meeting was open to the public.
Quotes
The council of the wise shall always prevail over the council of the strong.
The council of the wise is better than wealth and weapons of war.
The council of the dead is better than the council of the ignorant.