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单词 municipality
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municipality

noun

mu·​nic·​i·​pal·​i·​ty myu̇-ˌni-sə-ˈpa-lə-tē How to pronounce municipality (audio)
plural municipalities
1
: a primarily urban political unit having corporate (see corporate sense 1a) status and usually powers of self-government
Elections were held in the municipality.
2
: the governing body of a municipality
The municipality approved the budget for the year.

Synonyms

  • asphalt jungle
  • burg
  • city
  • cosmopolis
  • megacity
  • megalopolis
  • metropolis
  • town
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Example Sentences

laws that have been enacted by many states and municipalities a municipality with an excellent police department
Recent Examples on the Web Also remember to check your municipality and possible homeowners association for any local ordinances regarding ponds. Jennifer Rude Klett, Journal Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2022 What to do this week Keep watering, following any restrictions in your municipality. BostonGlobe.com, 14 Aug. 2022 Terms such as guest house, cottage, or even granny flat might be commonly used for structures similar to an ADU, but these structures can vary widely depending on your local municipality. Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2022 Be sure to consult your local municipality to be sure. Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 14 June 2022 To seek out free wood chips, start by asking your local municipality. Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2022 Célia Maria da Silva Pecegueiro, the president of the municipality of Ponta do Sol, says the move has brought a good kind of tourism and helped the town evolve. Ann Abel, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Mayor Dave Bronson proposed the change in 2021 after conservative criticism of the municipality’s election laws, much of which centered on unfounded accusations of interference in voting. Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Aug. 2022 Local county and municipality revenues came from $14.2 million sales tax and about $12.3 million property tax. Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 7 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

municipality

noun

mu·​nic·​i·​pal·​i·​ty myu̇-ˌni-sə-ˈpa-lə-tē How to pronounce municipality (audio)
plural municipalities
: a town or city having its own local government

Legal Definition

municipality

noun

mu·​nic·​i·​pal·​i·​ty myu̇-ˌni-sə-ˈpa-lə-tē How to pronounce municipality (audio)
plural municipalities
: a primarily urban municipal corporation
also : the governing body of a municipality

municipality

noun

as in city
a thickly settled, highly populated area a municipality with an excellent police department

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • city
  • town
  • metropolis
  • suburb
  • megalopolis
  • borough
  • burg
  • megacity
  • cosmopolis
  • conurbation
  • asphalt jungle
  • downtown
  • urban sprawl
  • garden city
  • suburbia
  • central city
  • inner city
  • exurb
  • core city
  • midtown
  • edge city
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