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

Advisory councils and ad hoc committees of external scientists approve new research priorities, provide a second-level review of grants, and advise the agency in setting scientific directions. — Mark Histed, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026

Despite the cuts, the 2026 budget includes about $900,000 in new spending on a data practices team, technology, cyber-security and support for neighborhood district councils. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 June 2026

How such a system could be replicated in a nation of tens or hundreds of millions is unclear, although Landemore sees encouraging signs in advisory citizen councils that have been convened in Canada, Ireland, Iceland, and France. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026

The median base salary for councils across peer cities was $78,707, according to the Columbus compensation commission. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026

The auditor’s report also noted that four of the Department of Agriculture’s 12 boards, councils, or working groups did not file their schedule of regular meetings with the Secretary of State. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026

Voters are also electing members of local government councils. — ABC News, 1 June 2026

However, the sheriff’s association is becoming proactive and urges departments to have agreements with county councils regarding the use of commissary funds. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026

Germany operates through a similar structure involving works councils. — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026