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municipal

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/

municipal means: Relating to the government of a town or city, or the services it provides.

adjective

LOCAL GOVERNMENTB2

Relating to the government of a town or city, or the services it provides.

  • The municipal library is free.
  • Municipal workers collect our rubbish every week.
  • She won a seat in the municipal elections.

Similar words: civic

Common phrases: municipal council, municipal services, municipal elections

DOMESTIC LAWC2

Relating to matters within a country, especially its laws, rather than relations between countries.

  • Municipal law governs matters within a country.
  • The treaty does not automatically change municipal law.
  • Courts considered both international and municipal legal rules.

Similar words: domestic, national, internal

Opposites: international

Common phrases: municipal law, municipal legal system, municipal legal rules

noun

CITY BONDC2

A bond sold by a town or city government to borrow money for public spending.

  • She bought a municipal for its tax benefits.
  • Municipals form a large part of his investment portfolio.
  • The fund sells municipals when interest rates change.

Similar words: municipal bond, muni

Common phrases: buy a municipal, tax-exempt municipal, invest in municipals

Questions about municipal

What does municipal mean?

Relating to the government of a town or city, or the services it provides.

What is municipal in other languages?

Türkçe: belediyeye ait · Español: municipal · Français: municipal · Deutsch: kommunal · Italiano: comunale · 日本語: 自治体の

How do you pronounce municipal?

It is pronounced /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/.

How do you use municipal in a sentence?

The municipal library is free. Municipal workers collect our rubbish every week.

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