council
noun
an assembly of persons summoned or convened for consultation, deliberation, or advice.
councils
-
pluralof council.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Similarly, we both embrace holy tradition, including the Bible, the church fathers and the seven ancient ecumenical councils, and we venerate the cross, Mary, saints, icons and holy relics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
For a plan to be submitted to government, it needs approval from all parties across affected councils.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Pan is part of a wave of doctors and scientists running for office this November — for school boards, city councils, state legislatures, the House and U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
But its resources spokesperson, Kelly Parry, said councils were being constrained by funding shortages and rising demand for services.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
It was a monumental irony: The man famous as the indefatigable orator of independence in the Continental Congress was obliged to remain silent in the legislative councils of the new government.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
