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

Vorobyov also reported damage to residential properties in three districts to the east of Moscow and to a shopping center, local government building and residential building in Kolomna to the southeast of the capital. — David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Some states have adopted only a portion of the codes recommended by experts, whereas others leave it up to local governments. — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

The bill also says people and business owners can sue if local governments fail to take action to clear an encampment within 15 business days of being notified about it. — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, local governments have taken steps to curb what some have described as reckless behavior. — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for local government

• antigovernment