Local government: meaning, definitions and examples
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local government
[ ˈləʊkəl ˈɡʌvənmənt ]
administration
Local government refers to the administration of a particular area by elected officials, who are responsible for making decisions and providing services to the residents of that area.
Synonyms
city council, municipal government, town hall
Examples of usage
- Local government officials are elected to represent the interests of their community.
- The local government is responsible for maintaining roads and providing essential services.
- Local government plays a crucial role in shaping the policies that affect the daily lives of residents.
Translations
Translations of the word "local government" in other languages:
🇵🇹 governo local
🇮🇳 स्थानीय सरकार
🇩🇪 lokale Regierung
🇮🇩 pemerintah daerah
🇺🇦 місцевий уряд
🇵🇱 samorząd lokalny
🇯🇵 地方政府 (ちほうせいふ)
🇫🇷 gouvernement local
🇪🇸 gobierno local
🇹🇷 yerel yönetim
🇰🇷 지방 정부 (jibang jeongbu)
🇸🇦 الحكومة المحلية
🇨🇿 místní vláda
🇸🇰 miestna vláda
🇨🇳 地方政府 (dìfāng zhèngfǔ)
🇸🇮 lokalna vlada
🇮🇸 staðarstjórn
🇰🇿 жергілікті үкімет
🇬🇪 ადგილობრივი მთავრობა
🇦🇿 yerli hökumət
🇲🇽 gobierno local
Word origin
The concept of local government has roots in ancient civilizations, where city-states had their own forms of governing bodies. In modern times, local government systems have evolved to provide efficient administration and services to communities at a smaller scale than national governments. The principles of local government often include decentralization, autonomy, and representation of local interests.