This is the 1572nd most frequent Dutch word.
gemeenteraad
"Gemeenteraad" means "municipal council," the governing body of a municipality responsible for local decision-making and policies.
The term 'gemeenteraad' is used to refer to the governing body of a municipality responsible for local administrative decisions.
De gemeenteraad vergaderde gisteren over het nieuwe verkeersplan.
The municipal council met yesterday to discuss the new traffic plan.
Here, 'gemeenteraad' describes the physical assembly context where council members gather to deliberate.
Ik woon vlak naast het gebouw waar de gemeenteraad bijeenkomt.
I live right next to the building where the municipal council convenes.
In this sentence, 'gemeenteraad' highlights its function of having members who advocate for the local community within the council's authority.