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

Amendment 3 Rumph is opposed to Amendment 3, which would increase the property tax exemption on homestead property, likely reducing homeowners’ bills but forcing local governments to cut spending or reduce services. — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Kratom is legal at the federal level, but some state and local governments have banned the substance and federal authorities have issued warnings about its risks. — Sudhin Thanawala, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

And the General Assembly passed a state budget in July that further restricts local governments from requiring businesses to set wage or benefits levels as contract terms. — Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

DeSantis and others in the Legislature who support the amendment say that local governments’ budgets are over-bloated. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for local government

• antigovernment