LEARNit Dictionary

council

noun
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1
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a group of people who are elected to govern an area such as a city or county
شورا
see also band council, city council, county council, district council, parish council
2
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the organization that provides services in a city or county, for example education, houses, libraries, etc.
شورا, مجلس
Residents have complained to the council about the noise.
She has been working for the council since March.
Students should apply to their local council for a grant.
council workers/staff/officials/officers
cuts to council services
3
a group of people chosen to give advice, make rules, do research, provide money, etc.
شورا, مجمع, هیئت مشورتی, کمیته, انجمن
the Medical Research Council
In Britain, the Arts Council gives grants to theatres.
see also the Medical Research Council, research council, school council, student council, works council
4
(especially in the past) a formal meeting to discuss what action to take in a particular situation
شورا, مجلس, هیئت
The king held a council at Nottingham from 14 to 19 October 1330.