council
/ˈkaʊnsəl/
noun
- A group of people chosen to make rules, decisions, or give advice for an organization, town, or government.
- The council meets every Tuesday to discuss community issues.
- She was elected to the student council to represent her class.
- The city council voted to build a new park downtown.
- A meeting or assembly of people for discussion or consultation.
- A council of war was called to plan the next move.
- The family council gathered to talk about the vacation plans.
- The elders held a council to decide on the festival date.