Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
municipality
noun
myoo-nuh-sip-al-i-tee

Definition
A municipality is a city or town that has its own local government.

Examples
- The municipality passed a new law to improve waste management.
- Residents voiced their concerns at the municipality’s public meeting.

Meaning
The term refers to an administrative division that is a specific area within a state or country, typically governed by elected officials who manage local affairs and provide services to residents.

Synonyms
- city
- town
- local government
- borough