local government
noun
the administration of the civic affairs of a city, town, or district by its inhabitants rather than by the state or country at large.
local governments
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pluralof local government.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The state is responsible for about 10% of conserved land, with nonprofits, local governments, tribes and other entities making up the rest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Abbott’s office did not respond to a request for comment about guidance provided to local governments about how to proceed without state funding.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
It also would authorize a new, more generous pension formula that public-safety employees and local governments could negotiate in collective-bargaining.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
This was challenged by several states and local governments.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
However, while businessmen saw their usefulness, the local governments hated them.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
