Definitions

council

[koun-suhl] / ˈkaʊn səl /

NOUN

people assembled for purpose

Synonyms

STRONG

assembly board body cabinet chamber clan committee conclave confab conference congregation congress convention convocation diet directorate gang gathering groupthink huddle meet ministry mob outfit panel parliament ring senate synod

WEAK

brain trust governing body kitchen cabinet official family

Antonyms

STRONG

individual one

Example Sentences

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Ms. Kaluderovic is CEO of Mental Help Global, an AI initiative in Ukraine, founder of ex2 and a senior fellow with the Atlantic Council Eurasia Center’s Ukraine Program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

The Betting and Gaming Council, which represents bookies, said it was "disappointed and frustrated" with the changes.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

A spokesperson for the county council said: "The individual in question is not receiving any care provided, commissioned or paid for by Norfolk County Council."

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

Newport Beach Councilmember Joe Stapleton, who represents the area including the Peninsula, said the situation needs to be addressed by the City Council.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

“But there’ll be a price to pay. Traft Martin and his County Council of Defense will make sure of that.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

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