Synonyms for

Municipality

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

Definition

A municipality is a city or town that has its own government to make decisions for the local community.

Synonyms & similar words

city town village borough district county region province territory locality community metropolis conurbation megacity megalopolis

Synonyms by register

Formal

commune borough district township

Informal

town city village county

Literary

commonwealth polity statelet

Antonyms

individual private personal unincorporated countryside rural

Common collocations

  • local municipality
  • municipal government
  • municipal services
  • municipal election
  • municipal law
  • municipal bond
  • municipal property
  • municipal waste

Word family

noun municipality
verb municipalize
adjective municipal

Usage note

A municipality refers to a self-governing administrative division, typically a town or city. It is often used in legal and governmental contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The municipality provides services like garbage collection and road maintenance.
  2. The mayor is the head of the municipality.
  3. Our municipality has a population of 50,000 people.
  4. The police department is funded by the municipality.
  5. The municipality is responsible for issuing building permits.

Quotes

  • The success of a municipality depends on the civic engagement of its citizens.
  • The municipality is the building block of local democracy.
  • A well-run municipality can enhance the quality of life for its residents.

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