municipality

[ myoo-nis-uh-pal-i-tee ]

noun

, plural mu·nic·i·pal·i·ties.

1. a city, town, or other district possessing corporate existence and usually its own local government.
2. a community under municipal jurisdiction.
3. the governing body of such a district or community.

municipality

/ mjuːˌnɪsɪˈpælɪtɪ /

noun

1. a city, town, or district enjoying some degree of local self-government
2. the governing body of such a unit

Other Words From

• inter·mu·nici·pali·ty noun plural intermunicipalities

Word History and Origins

Origin of municipality¹

From the French word municipalité, dating back to 1780–90. See municipal, -ity

Example Sentences

The researchers made use of this fact: They compared several hundred municipalities on the biome border with neighboring regions that lay outside of this border and to which the three measures did not, therefore, apply.

From Science Daily

The above tunnel, which connects the Benetusser and Alfafar municipalities in Valencia, was blocked by a large number of cars dragged by the water.

From BBC

When canvassing myself in Bethlehem, I used Minivan, another popular phone app from NGP, which describes itself as “the leading technology provider to Democratic and progressive political campaigns and organizations, nonprofits, municipalities and other groups.”

From Salon

Local authorities said building work at the hotel had been halted in August on the orders of the municipality, because the renovations were being carried out without the proper permits.

From BBC

“It’s moving at a rate that regulatory frameworks and permits and municipalities can’t keep up with.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• community
• district
• metropolis
• town
• township
• village