Municipality

usgb/mjuːˌnɪsɪˈpæləti/
noun

A city or town that has its own government which provides services for people living or working there.

The municipality is responsible for maintaining roads and public parks.
Visual representation of "municipality" - A city or town that has its own government which provides services for people living or working there.

Often appears as...

  • local municipality
  • municipality services
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Not Always Urban

A municipality can be rural or urban, not just areas with high buildings and busy streets.

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The rural municipality provided farming subsidies.
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Self-Governing

Municipalities have the power to make decisions locally, without needing permission from higher authorities for routine matters.

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The municipality enacted a local law to support small businesses.
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Service Provider

Municipality often refers to the services like waste collection, water supply, and public transportation it offers.

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The municipality improved its trash collection schedule.
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