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 complexity at play in data center debates is often what has prompted moratoriums, with local governments looking for more time to properly take stock of concerns from neighbors and the facts at hand. — Conor Wight, CBS News, 27 June 2026

The Sacramento Bee published several notable stories Friday covering local government, public health and state worker policy. — Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026

Organizers have made civic engagement a major focus this year, encouraging voter participation and educating younger residents about the importance of local government and public involvement. — Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026

May added 172,000 jobs, with the gains piled into leisure and hospitality, state and local government, and health care, while financial activities slipped and information work kept bleeding year over year. — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for local government

• antigovernment