municipality

[ myoo-nis-uh-pal-i-tee ]

noun

, plural mu·nic·i·pal·i·ties.

1. a city, town, or other district possessing corporate existence and usually its own local government.
2. a community under municipal jurisdiction.
3. the governing body of such a district or community.

municipality

/ mjuːˌnɪsɪˈpælɪtɪ /

noun

1. a city, town, or district enjoying some degree of local self-government
2. the governing body of such a unit

Other Words From

• inter·mu·nici·pali·ty noun plural intermunicipalities

Word History and Origins

Origin of municipality¹

From the French word municipalité, dating back to 1780–90. See municipal, -ity

Example Sentences

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met the heads of Israel’s northern municipalities, which have been turned into ghost towns with around 60,000 civilians evacuated further south.

From BBC

"Sanctuary cities" refer to municipalities that do not enforce federal policy on deportations, such as by denying U.S.

From Salon

The policy has been adopted by at least one other municipality in Canada and is being considered by others who too are facing a rise in homelessness.

From BBC

For Todde's administration, the response is clear: Sardinia plans to lead a green energy transition on its own terms, consulting with municipalities, territories and citizens.

From Salon

It is the second-largest municipality in the Yukon, a Canadian territory that borders Alaska.

From BBC

Related Words

• community
• district
• metropolis
• town
• township
• village