Definitions

local government

NOUN

government of a locality

Synonyms

STRONGEST

municipality

WEAK

city government town government

Example Sentences

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Groups, often regardless of political affiliation, are fighting back in town council meetings and local government sessions where most of these projects are approved.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

Cosla resources spokesman Ricky Bell said the report "quite rightly" expresses grave concern for local government finance over the medium term.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The decision is up to Barcelona’s local government.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Healthcare and local government have been big drivers for for new hires this year.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

He was coaching some boys from Ugwu Agidi for the local government high-jump championships.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie