Meaning & Definition of Council in English
English⟶
Council
/kaʊnsəl/
noun
1. A body serving in an administrative capacity
- "Student council"
synonym:
- council
2. (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
synonym:
- council
3. A meeting of people for consultation
- "Emergency council"
synonym:
- council
Examples of using
The Lvov city council once more draws attention to the false information regarding the intention to ban speaking Russian in Lvov.
An executive council was formed to discuss the new proposal.
The student council discussed plans for the graduation.