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municipalities

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˌmjunɪsəˈpæɫɪtiz// UK //mjuːnˈɪsɪpˈælɪtiz// mu·nic·i·pal·i·ties

n. cities, towns, or local areas that have their own local government. You use this word when talking about the official groups that manage local services like trash collection and water.

n. urban administrative units having corporate status and powers of self-government. Refers to the local governing bodies of cities, towns, or districts.


SIMPLE

Local municipalities are responsible for keeping the streets clean.

CONTEXTUAL

The state government provides funding, but individual municipalities decide how to spend it on local parks and libraries.

COMPLEX

Cooperation between neighboring municipalities is essential for managing regional infrastructure projects that span multiple jurisdictional boundaries, such as public transit systems or water treatment facilities.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'municipality'. Often used in formal or administrative contexts to refer to local government entities.

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