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

The local government announced on social media that the site was "full" and suggested fans go to other plazas.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 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 local government has proposed an old tactic to keep high-paying guests at the luxury resort from becoming chum: Putting a shark net adjacent to the beach.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

They ran the schools and the local government.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman