MUNICIPAL Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

municipal

adjective

Definition of municipal

as in federal

of or relating to the government of a city or town municipal government a municipal election

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Recent Examples of municipal Vega said during the 2025 municipal elections there were multiple reports of incidents in the Waukegan and Round Lake areas offering incentives which were unlawful. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 Earlier this year, the building passed its final municipal safety certification, marking the end of its long construction. — Tim Hornyak, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026 The council placed an ordinance on first reading to amend the municipal code regarding fence requirements. — Lynn Kutter, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026 New York State Police sometimes handle major crime investigations for small municipal police agencies, bringing in expertise that isn’t available locally. — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for municipal

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Adjective

The donation is intended to benefit children age 10 and under who aren’t eligible for the federal government’s separate $1,000 contribution for children born between 2025 and 2028.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Instead, the department would need to seek an order from a federal judge in the District Court for the District of Columbia.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of federal

Adjective

But the talent for going viral that helped Ramaswamy gain a national profile has proved less successful this election cycle in Ohio.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
Because of its proportional representation system – voters cast one vote for a national party-list – even the largest parties rarely win more than 35 seats, and Israel has always had coalition governments.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of national

Adjective

As deputy city manager, Cortez will oversee the city’s public affairs, District 56, civic innovation and sustainability teams.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Proceeds support the Garden Club’s scholarships, community beautification projects, educational programs and civic initiatives, organizers said.

— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of civic

Adjective

About 300 military personnel, police and rescue workers searched along Ensenada’s El Pipila stream Tuesday, while the Mexican Navy continued looking for the missing fishermen, state civil protection authorities said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Jamie Majerus, the civil attorney representing five surrogates suing Xuan and Zhang for fraud, has alleged in court filings that the couple also presented an attorney of their choosing to the mothers.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of civil

Adjective

Many of his domestic critics have faulted him for prolonging the war in Gaza to appease his far-right allies, and for permitting ultra-Orthodox Jews to forgo military service to appease that sizable religious voter bloc.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
According to people familiar with discussions about the policy, Bennett’s prior objections were a message intended for his domestic political constituency.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of domestic

Adjective

However, the bill would also preempt certain state requirements covering public risk disclosures, independent evaluations, and critical incident reporting.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
In ten countries, interest payments eclipse the entire public investment budget.

— Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of public

Adjective

Cornell closed the fraternity chapter and disciplined several students following an internal investigation, but no criminal charges have been filed.

— Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Caplan said that Weiss’s consistent internal communication on his action plan—addressing nine areas, including facilities, visitor experience, technology, and security—has already helped with morale.

— Hilarie M. Sheets, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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