local government
Americannoun
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local governments
plural
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the administration of the civic affairs of a city, town, or district by its inhabitants rather than by the state or country at large.
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the governing body of a town or district.
noun
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government of the affairs of counties, towns, etc, by locally elected political bodies
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the US equivalent of local authority
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of local government
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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The church and local government have since taken steps to protect the region's cultural heritage.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
In the 3rd District, businessman Tim Gaspar and longtime local government employee Barri Worth Girvan are vying to replace Bob Blumenfield, who is termed out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Two further areas, Cambridgeshire and West Sussex, are still waiting for merger plans to be agreed, totalling 15 regions where local government reorganisation plans remain undecided.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
The local government of a district in Nanjing owns 5% of the maker of Skyworth passenger EVs, according to Chinese information provider Tianyancha.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
The meeting between the highest local government official and militant black leaders was itself an important concession, an act of good faith on Grabarek’s part that surprised the black community.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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