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

That item is currently part of an optional question bank that state and local governments can choose to include when crafting their own surveys. — Sarah Todd, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026

Cuts are reportedly planned to come from freezing public sector wages and pensions, changes to some employment tax breaks, and restricting local government budgets. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Wallace said lawmakers are working to connect with local governments, county officials and federal agencies while asking carriers to address the problems. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Constitutional amendment requiring limits on property tax increases by local governments. — Eva Flowe october 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for local government

• antigovernment