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

While Sacramento city and county officials have voiced opposition, state law limits the ability of local governments to block certain re-entry programs operated as residential homes for up to six people. — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

The Democratic Alliance promised an end to political appointments in public administration as the second-largest party in South Africa’s ruling coalition aims to capture the country’s economic heartland in upcoming local government elections. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The largest cuts came from local government education, retail and finance, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The local government said that people remained trapped in a number of the city's 380 damaged buildings. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for local government

• antigovernment