Synonyms for

Municipalities

Verb / ˌmju:nɪsʌˈpælɪti:z / Another word for municipalities — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Municipalities are cities or towns that have their own local government.

Synonyms & similar words

municipality cities towns communities boroughs districts counties parishes regions localities wards division jurisdictions provinces states territories cantons emirates departments prefectures subdivisions

Synonyms by register

Formal

local governments communes boroughs districts

Informal

towns cities villages communities

Literary

polities states

Antonyms

unincorporated areas rural areas wilderness undeveloped land open country

Common collocations

  • local municipalities
  • municipalities of India
  • municipalities and counties
  • municipalities of the world
  • municipalities of France
  • municipalities of Canada
  • municipalities act
  • municipalities and districts

Word family

noun municipality
adjective municipal

Usage note

Municipalities refers to self-governing local administrative divisions. It is often used in a formal or governmental context.

Example sentences

  1. The municipality organized a parade for the 4th of July.
  2. The mayor of the municipality gave a speech at the town hall meeting.
  3. The municipality passed a new law about recycling.
  4. The municipality hired a new police chief.
  5. The municipality built a new playground for the kids.

Quotes

  • 'The strength of our democracy depends on the strength of our communities, and the strength of our communities depends on all of us.' - Hillary Clinton
  • 'We are all in this together. We are all a part of this great and wonderful thing called the municipality.' - Unknown
  • 'The municipality is the front line of democracy.' - Unknown

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