Local government: meaning, definitions and examples

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local government

 

[ ˈləʊkəl ˈɡʌvənmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.