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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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
local government	General term for the administration of a specific local area, covering various governmental functions such as law enforcement, schooling, and infrastructure. The local government implemented new recycling policies to reduce waste Funding for local government projects was increased this fiscal year
municipal government	Similar to 'local government,' but specifically focuses on governing a municipality, which is typically a city or town. Often used in formal or legal contexts. The municipal government allocated funds for public transportation improvements Municipal government ordinances must be adhered to by all residents
city council	Refers to the group of elected officials responsible for making decisions and passing laws for a city. Typically used when discussing governance at the city level. The city council approved a new park development plan Residents went to a city council meeting to voice their concerns about traffic congestion
town hall	Can refer to either the building where city council meetings are held or town meetings themselves. Often used in more informal or community-specific contexts. Residents gathered at the town hall to discuss community projects The mayor gave a speech at the town hall to address local issues

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

Etymology

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.