Municipality
12 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A town or district that has local government and administrative autonomy. Municipalities have the authority to govern local affairs, provide public services, and enact bylaws within their jurisdiction.
“The municipality voted to increase funding for the new public library and community centre.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈmjʊu.nɪs.ɪ.pæl.It.ɪi/
Syllables
mu·nic·i·pal·i·ty
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Wordle
Contains three 'I' vowels and pattern 'MUNIC'; 'PALITY' is a common suffix
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Scrabble
High-scoring 12-letter word; 'Y' at end and 'C' in middle add value
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