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municipality
/mjuˌnɪs.ɪˈpæl.ɪ.ti/
[/mjuˌnɪs.ɪˈpæl.ɪ.ti/]
town with local government
Advancednoun
Definition
A town or city with its own local government, or the government itself.
Example
The municipality announced plans to build a new park and repair the old roads.
The municipality announced plans to build a new park and repair the old roads.
Etymology
From Latin 'municipalis', from 'municipium', a self-governing town.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in administration and local government.