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

In July, the Arapaho and Shoshone councils passed ordinances requiring religious groups to seek their approval before operating on Wind River. — Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 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

These youth councils ensure young people’s perspectives, priorities, and experiences are considered while legislation is being drafted – instead of after it’s already put into practice. — Darla Silva, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

And while these residents may have varying opinions on the legislation, the 43 federations, councils and other organizations that make up Jewish California have thrown their support behind it. — Sharon Udasin, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

The village has created two councils, the Young Leaders Advisory Council and the Senior Advisory Council, who will report back to the village on a variety of topics. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

According to the blunt John Adams, the American Revolution began before the war with Britain, in the people’s minds and hearts, and Arendt situated those shifts in American town councils where citizens had debated local affairs. — David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Cleaning the new facilities could also cost public sector bodies, such as councils, more than £20 million. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 6 Aug. 2026