local government

American  

noun

1. the administration of the civic affairs of a city, town, or district by its inhabitants rather than by the state or country at large.

2. the governing body of a town or district.

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local government British  

noun

1. government of the affairs of counties, towns, etc, by locally elected political bodies

2. the US equivalent of local authority

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Etymology

Origin of local government

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

For some schools, local governments are stepping up to incentivize highly paid athletes with promised tax breaks.

From MarketWatch

Nearly 30 councils have opted to delay elections this year due to a major reorganisation of local government.

From BBC

The bill is supported by local governments and environmental groups such as the Wilderness Society and National Audubon Society.

From Los Angeles Times

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said she thinks scheduled local elections should go ahead this May and has dismissed Conservative councils who have asked for postponements as local government is reorganised as "outliers".

From BBC

The death toll from the fire in Pakistan's biggest city has risen to at least 67 people, an unnamed spokesperson from the local government said.

From Barron's

Related Words

• municipality