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Updated June 2026
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.”
/ˈmjʊu.nɪs.ɪ.pæl.It.ɪi/
mu·nic·i·pal·i·ty
Contains three 'I' vowels and pattern 'MUNIC'; 'PALITY' is a common suffix
High-scoring 12-letter word; 'Y' at end and 'C' in middle add value
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