council council /ˈkaʊnsəl/

noun

1. () A body serving in an administrative capacity  ( council )
   a body serving in an administrative capacity
    Student council
   student council
   
2. A meeting of people for consultation  ( council )
   a meeting of people for consultation
    Emergency council
   emergency council
   
3. (Christianity) an assembly of theologians and bishops and other representatives of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine  ( council )
   (Christianity) an assembly of theologians and bishops and other representatives of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine