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 2018 assassination of rights activist and Rio de Janeiro city council member Marielle Franco, a rising star in Brazilian politics, reverberated worldwide. Marina Dias, Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2026 Castle Pines city council members said March 24 would be the best time for neighbors' voices to be heard. Olivia Young, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026 On Monday, city council members praised the plan and hoped Adams could recreate the development in other parts of the city. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026 Pine Island’s city council approved two preliminary development plans for the data center in December, according to local broadcaster KTTC. Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2026.

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city council

noun
: the legislative body of a city

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