council/ˋkaUnsḷ; ˈkaʊns$l/n [C]1 the organization that is responsible for local government in a particular area〔某一地区的〕地方议会﹐政务委员会: Northampton Borough Council 北安普敦自治镇议会local council elections 地方议会选举2 a group of people who make rules, laws, or decisions, or give advice 委员会﹔理事会: the UN Security Council 联合国安全理事会3 council house/flat a house or flat in Britain that is provided by the local council for a very low rent〔英国地方议会提供的〕廉租住房/公寓