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

Some states, such as New Jersey and Massachusetts, have enacted legislation requiring businesses to accept cash payments in at least some circumstances, and some local governments have similar regulations. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026

Kelly currently acts as chair of the Big 5 Caucus, a group made up of Kansas’ five biggest counties that advocates for policies that support local governments’ abilities to serve their communities. — Taylor O'Connor 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

According to the Vera Institute of Justice, local governments annually pay $25 billion to fund jails. — Terdawn Deboe, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

The new rules would apply to special taxes driven by the citizens’ initiative petition process, which currently can be approved by a simple majority — special taxes placed on the ballot by a local government already require the higher threshold. — Grace Hase, Mercury News, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for local government

• antigovernment