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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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The council said the two-week cease-fire could be extended if both sides agree.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Its chairwoman said at a city council meeting in March that her staff had been “unfairly vilified.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

President Trump suspended attacks on Iran for two weeks and Iranian security council said it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Raman countered that, as a council member, she only has control over certain issues.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Mr. Pepperhorn looked at the council members expectantly, and he along with Mr. Dimblewit and three other witches from the Hill voted to send her away.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega