municipality

• Substantif désignant une ville, un village ou une autre zone administrative dotée de son propre gouvernement local et de pouvoirs administratifs, ou les habitants d'une telle zone.

A noun referring to a city, town, or other district that has its own local government and administrative powers, or the people living in such a district.

1. Administrative districtB2formal

   A city, town, or other district that has its own local government and powers of self-governance.

   Municipalité (circonscription administrative)

   • The municipality passed a new law regarding waste disposal.
   • She works for the municipality's planning department.
   • The municipality is responsible for maintaining local roads and parks.

   Synonymesadministrative districtboroughcitycommunedistricttowntownship

2. Local populationB2formal

   The residents of a town or city that has its own local government.

   Population municipale

   • The entire municipality voted in favor of the new school.
   • The municipality celebrated its annual festival with great enthusiasm.
   • The municipality was divided over the proposed tax increase.

   Synonymescitizenrypopulacetownspeople