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

State’s approach will increase the risk that funds are stolen by local government ministries that lack the control systems needed to ensure accountability. — Andrew Natsios, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2026

The national political circus is already creeping into local government. — Josh McBroom, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has taken a leading role in providing guidance to state and local governments on the use of opioid settlement funds. — Aneri Pattani, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026

Natasha also questioned whether other local government employees knew about the page. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for local government

• antigovernment