local government

noun

: the government of a specific local area constituting a subdivision of a major political unit (such as a nation or state)

also : the body of persons constituting such a government

Examples of local government in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The African National Congress’ 2026 local government elections manifesto pledges free basic services to nearly 30 million people — water, electricity, sanitation, garbage removal. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026

That has spurred a sprint by Democratic and Republican candidates running this year who appear to be recalibrating their positions on data centers as states and local governments rush to come up with new rules and regulations. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Installing a home charger can require navigating homeowners associations, parking rules and local government. — Razak Diallo, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026

The impact of this would hit local governments like a neutron bomb. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for local government

• antigovernment