council
nounDefinition of council
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: an assembly or meeting for consultation, advice, or discussion
the Second Vatican Council
2
: a group elected or appointed as an advisory or legislative body
a governor's council a city council
3a
: a usually administrative body
a council on housing
b
: an executive body whose members are equal in power and authority
c
: a governing body of delegates from local units of a federation
4
: deliberation in a council
council
adjectiveDefinition of council (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: used for councils especially by or with North American Indians
a council ground
2
British
: built, maintained, or operated by a local governing agency
council housing council flats
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