local government

noun

: the government of a specific local area constituting a subdivision of a major political unit (such as a nation or state)

also : the body of persons constituting such a government

Examples of local government in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There is no clear definition of sanctuary jurisdictions, but the term is generally applied to state and local governments that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. — Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Isaias was surging toward the Alabama Gulf Coast as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026

For 10 years, the first $200 million would go to reimburse local governments for property tax breaks for seniors. — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Back in February, Wyandotte County commissioners decided that the local government would direct a portion of its future sales, use and transient guest tax revenues to pay for the Chiefs development. — Sofi Zeman october 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for local government

• antigovernment