city council

noun

: the legislative body of a city

Examples of city council in a Sentence

He's running for city council.
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During his own censure item, Saunders apologized to his fellow city council members, city residents, county residents, and Kennell for his comments last month. — James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 If approved by city council, Phase 2 of the program will begin in January 2027. — Sooji Nam, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Columnist Sam McDowell breaks down city council’s approval of funding for the Royals proposed ballpark at Crown Center. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 That left some Boiseans, like former city council member Sara Baker, feeling duped. — Idaho Statesman, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for city council

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First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of city council was in 1641

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city council

noun
: the legislative body of a city

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