Meaning
A committee that leads or governs (e.g. city council, student council).
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Inherited from Middle English counseil (“meeting, conference, commune”), from Old French conseil (“advice, deliberation, thought”), from Latin cōnsilium (“plan, intention, design, purpose”), from cōnsulō (“consult, seek counsel from, take counsel from, deliberate, reflect”), from Proto-Indo-European *selh₁- (“take, grab”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: