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councils

Pronunciation: [ˈkaʊn.sɪlz]

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Learn how to use councils in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “governance”

(noun) groups of people who come together to make decisions about how a community or organization should be managed. Councils help decide things like rules and plans, just like how a class discusses what to do for a school project.

Example

The city council voted to build a new playground for the children.

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The council did not make any changes to the park, which disappointed the residents.

Example

What is the main role of the council in our town?

Context: “advisory”

(noun) groups formed to provide advice or recommendations on certain topics. Think of a group of friends giving suggestions on where to go for pizza.

Example

The advisory council helped the school come up with better safety plans.

Example

The committee's advice was ignored, leading to confusion about the event.

Example

Who serves on the school's advisory council?

How to pronounce councils

Pronunciation: [ˈkaʊn.sɪlz]

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