council

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You might be confusing the word council with counsel. These words are commonly misused.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 1.1 Homophones 2 Noun 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Related words

[change] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /kaʊnsɪl/
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[change] Homophones

• counsel

[change] Noun

Singular council

Plural councils

1. A council is a group of people who are chosen or elected to make laws, rules, and decisions.

   Town council is considering a road-widening proposal.

   The student council has collected $5,000 to buy new books for the library.

[change] Synonyms

• board
• synod

[change] Related words

• councillor / councilor
• cllr