Municipal — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /myu̇-ˈni-s(ə-)pəl/ mu·nic·i·pal

Meaning & Definition of Municipal

Municipal (adjective)

  1. of or relating to the internal affairs of a major political unit (such as a nation)
  2. of, relating to, or characteristic of a municipality
  3. having local self-government

Municipal (noun)

  1. a security issued by a state or local government or by an authority set up by such a government —usually used in plural

Municipal (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. of or relating to the government of a city or town

    "municipal government"

    "a municipal election"

    similar: civic, federal, civil, national, public, government, governmental, domestic, internal, intestine, democratic, republican, nationwide
    opposite: global, international, alien, external, foreign, nonnational

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Municipal

The most common words with a similar meaning to Municipal:

civic, federal, civil, national, public, government, governmental, domestic, internal, intestine, democratic, republican, nationwide

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Municipal

Words with the opposite meaning of Municipal:

global, international, alien, external, foreign, nonnational

Origin & Etymology of Municipal

Latin municipalis of a municipality, from municip-, municeps inhabitant of a municipality, from munus duty, service + capere to take mean, heave:1

First known use: circa 1550

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Municipal

Words & Phrases Containing Municipal

municipal borough, municipal court

Frequently Asked Questions about Municipal

What does "Municipal" mean?

"Municipal" means of or relating to the internal affairs of a major political unit (such as a nation). As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: of or relating to the internal affairs of a major political unit (such as a nation).

What is another word for "Municipal"?

Other words for "Municipal" include civic, federal, civil, national, public, government, governmental and domestic. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Municipal" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Municipal"?

There are 13 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Municipal". Common alternatives include civic, federal, civil, national, public, government, governmental, domestic, internal and intestine.

What is the opposite of "Municipal"?

Antonyms of "Municipal" include global, international, alien, external, foreign and nonnational.

How do you use "Municipal" in a sentence?

Examples of "Municipal" in a sentence: "municipal government"; "a municipal election".

Is "Municipal" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Municipal" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Municipal" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Municipal" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Municipal"?

"Municipal" is pronounced /myu̇-ˈni-s(ə-)pəl/ and divided into syllables as mu·nic·i·pal.