B2noun formal 5K

Council

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkaʊnsl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkaʊnsl/"]/

Meaning of Council

a group of people who are elected to govern an area such as a city or county

In simple words: A group of people who meet to make decisions or advice on a topic.

Council in a sentence

• The city council voted to improve public transportation.
• She was elected as a member of the local council.
• The council met to discuss important community issues.
• They held a council to address the needs of the citizens.
• The council's decision will affect many families in the area.

How to use Council

Used in formal contexts, often to describe a group that makes decisions, like a city council. Avoid in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

council + of + noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'counsel' of wise owls meeting to make important decisions.

Related words

Collocations with Council

• executive
• governing
• ruling
• elect
• control
• gain control of
• meet
• vote
• adopt something
• elections
• member
• representative
• on a/​the council
• a seat on a council
• apply to
• provide
• spend
• employee
• staff
• worker
• advisory
• funding
• governing
• create
• establish
• form
• award somebody something
• give somebody something
• member
• council for

Synonyms for Council

• committee
• board
• panel
• assembly
• congress

Opposites of Council

• disorganization
• chaos

Common mistakes with Council

• Confusing 'council' with 'counsel' (advice).
• Using 'council' as a verb.
• 'Council' is often mistaken for 'counsel' because of similar pronunciation.

Frequently asked questions about Council

What does Council mean?

A group of people who meet to make decisions or advice on a topic.

What is the definition of Council?

a group of people who are elected to govern an area such as a city or county

How do you use Council in a sentence?

The city council voted to improve public transportation.

Can you give another example of Council?

She was elected as a member of the local council.

What are synonyms for Council?

Common alternatives include committee, board, panel, assembly, congress.

What is the opposite of Council?

Opposite meanings include disorganization, chaos.

What words go with Council?

It commonly pairs with executive, governing, ruling, elect, control, gain control of, meet, vote, adopt something, elections, member, representative, on a/​the council, a seat on a council, apply to, provide, spend, employee, staff, worker, advisory, funding, governing, create, establish, form, award somebody something, give somebody something, member, council for.

What are common mistakes when using Council?

Confusing 'council' with 'counsel' (advice). Using 'council' as a verb. 'Council' is often mistaken for 'counsel' because of similar pronunciation.

How do you pronounce Council?

US: /["/ˈkaʊnsl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkaʊnsl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Council formal or informal?

"Council" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Council?

Used in formal contexts, often to describe a group that makes decisions, like a city council. Avoid in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Council?

"Council" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.