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Meaning of municipality
A municipality refers to a city, town, or other local governmental unit.
Etymology of municipality
The word "municipality" comes from the Latin "municipium," meaning "free city" or "town," which is derived from "munis," meaning "magistrate" or "citizen," and the suffix "-cipium," meaning "city" or "town"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a local governmental unit, and its meaning has evolved over time to encompass a wide range of types and sizes of local governments
Synonyms
Definitions
- A city, town, or other local governmental unit, typically having a fixed boundary and certain powers of government
- * An organization that is responsible for the government of a city, town, or other local area
Usage Examples
- The municipality is responsible for providing public services such as water, electricity, and waste management to its residents
- * The new mayor of the municipality has promised to improve the local economy and reduce crime
Antonyms
state
nation
country
federal government
central government
national government
sovereign state
empire
kingdom
dictatorship
regime
administration
hierarchy
bureaucracy
autocracy
monarchy
oligarchy
plutocracy
theocracy