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municipality Synonyms

Another word for municipality

Choosing another word for municipality depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A city, town, or other district that has corporate status and its own local government.

Usage Example

"The neighboring city recently approved a budget to expand its public library and park system."

Strong
city
town
borough
township
district
commune

• noun (Context 2)

The governing body or administrative authorities of an incorporated town, city, or district.

Usage Example

"Residents submitted a formal petition to the local government requesting improved street lighting along the main avenue."

Strongest
local government
Strong
local authority
city council
town council
city hall

• Nearby Words

munia
munich
municipal
municipality
municipally
munition
muntingia

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Municipality. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/municipality
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