councils
Definitions
Advisory or legislative bodies of people constituted and convened for consultation, deliberation, or advice.
Administrative organizations or committees that manage the affairs of a specific local area, such as a city or county.
Formal assemblies of church leaders convened to discuss and settle matters of doctrine or administration.
Examples
The local councils are responsible for maintaining public parks and community facilities.
Several international councils met to discuss the urgent need for climate policy reform.
Synonyms
assemblies boards committees panels advisory groups consultative bodies conclaves