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Council
01
a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.
Examples
She was elected to serve on the local council.
The town council voted against the construction project.
02
a meeting of people for consultation
03
(Christianity) an assembly of theologians and bishops and other representatives of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine
council
01
(of housing) owned and managed by a local government, offered at a low rent to individuals or families with financial difficulties
Dialect
British
BritishExamples
They moved into a council flat after struggling to afford private rent.
Council housing is available for people with limited income.
