city council

noun

: the legislative body of a city

Examples of city council in a Sentence

He's running for city council.
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The fact remains that this bond package has been shaped by senior staff, department heads, outside bond counsel, city council, advisory board members and public input over several months. Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2025 The bureau is part of a united statewide effort, backed by strong leadership from the mayor, city council, city administrator, governor, our congressional delegation and fellow Portlanders. Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025 The 40-year-old military veteran suspect had expressed a hatred of the LDS Church, according to a family friend and a city council candidate in Michigan who met the suspect a week prior to the attack. Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025 Relations between Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam and her city council are breaking down. Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for city council

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of city council was in 1641

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“City council.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20council. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

Legal Definition

city council

noun
: the legislative body of a city

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