- pronunciation:
- kaUn
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition: |
a group of persons gathered together to discuss or make decisions about public matters. For example, a city council may make laws for or give advice on how to run a city.
The town council will be voting on the issue tonight.- synonyms:
- assembly, board, committee
- similar words:
- cabinet, commission, legislature, panel
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| related words: |
alliance, assembly, congress, convention, house |
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