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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In Ohio, Eileen Torres became the first Mexican American women to win a city council seat in Lorain. ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026 That approach, paired with more outreach to Black residents, may help increase the city’s affordable housing stock and close the gap in Black homeownership, though some city council members have urged a more aggressive push on affordable housing. Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026 Andreatta has been a Lincoln city council member since 2018. Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026 Mayoral and council races across the region Several cities will elect new mayors and city council members. Jack Fink, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026 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 30 Apr. 2026.

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city council

noun
: the legislative body of a city

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