Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A group of people who meet to discuss and make decisions on certain matters or issues Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
I think we do want a larger council.Carnaby held a council over me for wanton lying.Mysterious forces worked for him in council.
Etymology:
Middle English from Old French concile, from Latin concilium ‘consultation, assembly’, from the root con- meaning with and calare meaning to call.
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