municipalities
n. countablen. 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.
Local municipalities are responsible for keeping the streets clean.
The state government provides funding, but individual municipalities decide how to spend it on local parks and libraries.
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.
Plural form of 'municipality'. Often used in formal or administrative contexts to refer to local government entities.