Synonyms of councils

councils

noun

plural of council

1

as in meetings

a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose

a war council attended by the top commanders of each of the armed services

Synonyms & Similar Words

• meetings
• gatherings
• assemblies
• synods
• conventions
• conclaves
• congresses
• workshops
• conferences
• seminars
• convocations
• caucuses
• sessions
• rallies
• clinics
• get-togethers
• discussions
• negotiations
• demonstrations
• summits
• cabinets
• dialogues
• conversations
• discourses
• huddles
• audiences
• forums
• interviews
• symposia
• talks
• roundtables
• palavers
• confabs
• parleys
• round-robins

2

as in organizations

a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest

the neighborhood council decided to campaign for a new park

Synonyms & Similar Words

• organizations
• institutions
• societies
• associations
• institutes
• brotherhoods
• fraternities
• chambers
• boards
• communes
• groups
• communities
• colleges
• guilds
• collectives
• leagues
• clubs
• fellowships
• teams
• chapters
• cadres
• congresses
• consortia
• coalitions
• sodalities
• partnerships
• alliances
• orders
• cooperatives
• squads
• clans
• parties
• circles
• cliques
• bodies
• blocs
• camps
• crews
• branches
• coteries
• locals
• sororities
• juntas
• confederacies
• gangs
• bands
• outfits
• memberships
• cartels
• cabals
• sisterhoods
• folds
• sets
• syndicates
• klatches
• conspiracies
• lots
• faithfuls
• rings
• juntos
• combines
• camarillas
• camorras

3

as in seminars

a meeting featuring a group discussion

summoned to a council to discuss ways that the state could improve medical care for the elderly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seminars
• conferences
• panels
• forums
• roundtables
• symposia
• panel discussions
• conclaves
• synods
• parleys
• caucuses
• conventions
• debates
• colloquies
• congregations
• round-robins
• congresses
• town meetings
• consistories
• assemblies
• deliberations
• colloquiums
• convocations
• chat rooms
• newsgroups
• brainstormings

4

as in affiliates

a local unit of an organization

the scout's own council chose to ignore the national organization's discriminatory policies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affiliates
• cells
• chapters
• branches
• locals
• divisions
• wings
• arms
• offshoots
• lodges
• posts
• subchapters

5

as in discussions

an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue

an unscheduled council in the judge's chambers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discussions
• consultations
• debates
• consults
• conferences
• talks
• meetings
• deliberations
• dialogues
• conversations
• argumentations
• arguments
• counsel
• palavers
• consultancies
• confabs
• parleys
• confabulations
• colloquies
• seminars
• forums
• roundtables
• negotiations
• symposia
• argy-bargies
• give-and-takes
• chat rooms
• discourses
• bull sessions
• back-and-forths
• skull sessions
• chats
• talkathons
• raps
• disquisitions
• pourparlers
• words

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of councils

The grants are also one part of what the local arts councils do. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

States, or city and town councils, should mandate regular audits of database access and impose strict criminal penalties for cops who misuse the technology. — Rafael A. Mangual, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

Many cities, including Long Beach, San Diego and Sacramento, have councils that meet just once a week, McOsker noted, adding that the council still could meet more frequently if needed. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

As Broward County Public Schools reach record-low enrollment alongside other major metropolitan districts across the state, school districts have a limited bandwidth to supplement the work of the councils. — Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Regional councils of governments then divide that need among cities and counties. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

And policy councils, which have parent members, would see their authority weakened under the proposal. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

All cookie proceeds go toward local Girl Scout councils and troops and directly impact young girls’ lives through outdoor activities, travel, community service, STEM, and leadership development. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026

Canada and Asia already have the trade agreements, expert agencies, joint business councils and chambers of commerce to facilitate the flow of goods and services. — Barrett Bingley, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026