Synonyms for

Council

Verb / ˈkaʊnsʌl / Another word for council — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a group of people chosen or elected to make decisions or give advice

Synonyms & similar words

board committee conclave congress convocation assembly panel senate synod tribunal summit group body commission cabinet convention conference forum gathering meet

Synonyms by register

Formal

committee board assembly delegation

Informal

group team gang crew

Literary

conclave synod gathering

Antonyms

individual solitary loner independent unilateral

Common collocations

  • city council
  • town council
  • student council
  • security council
  • local council
  • advisory council
  • town hall council

Word family

noun council
verb counsel
adjective councilar

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).

Example sentences

  1. The council voted to approve the new park plans.
  2. The school council met to discuss fundraising ideas.
  3. The council members debated for hours before making a decision.
  4. The town councilman suggested a new traffic light at the intersection.
  5. 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.

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