- pronunciation:
- kaUn
s
l
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a group of people chosen to make decisions or give advice.
The city council recommended that taxes be lowered.- synonyms:
- assembly, board, committee
- similar words:
- cabinet, legislature
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| related words: |
congress, convention |
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