Meaning & use
municipal
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Relating to a town or city, or its local government.
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The municipal council voted to repave the downtown streets.
Residents can pay their water bill at the municipal offices.
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Often paired with nouns like 'government,' 'bond,' or 'services' to describe things run by a city or town rather than a state or national body.
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