local government

NOUN

government of a locality

Synonyms

STRONGEST

municipality

WEAK

city government town government

Example Sentences

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The latest unrest comes as political parties gear up for local government elections in November.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Several news outlets also had a video of a local government official telling them that the authorities were doing their utmost to secure the area so that they could go home to their farms.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The local government has proposed an old tactic to keep high-paying guests at the luxury resort from becoming chum: Putting a shark net adjacent to the beach.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

While the mayor’s race is getting national attention, voters will also decide a pivotal race for Los Angeles City Council that could have profound influence on the direction of local government.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

They ran the schools and the local government.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman