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noun
The governing body of people elected to oversee management of a parish (i.e., a civil parish) and represent the interests of residents.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: town council, city council, community council, parish assembly
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: council[Appendix:Glossary
noun
A body of parishioners who help administer an ecclesiastical parish.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncommon
Synonyms: vestry, parochial church council, PCC
Antonyms: none provided
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