council-hall
Definition
- Noun:
- A building or large room where a council (a group of people elected or appointed to make decisions for a community or organization) meets to conduct official business.
- A venue used for formal meetings, discussions, or administrative proceedings by a governing body.
Usage Examples
- (The building where the local council meets.)
- (The room or building used for council meetings.)
Advanced Usage
"to convene in the council-hall": to gather officially in the designated meeting place.
- The board members will convene in the council-hall at 9 a.m. sharp. (They will meet in the official chamber.)
"the council-hall is open to the public": indicating that citizens may attend meetings held there.
- During budget discussions, the council-hall is open to the public for observation. (Citizens are allowed to watch the proceedings.)
Variants and Related Words
Council chamber (n): a room used for council meetings (synonymous with "council-hall" but often implies a smaller, more formal space).
- The mayor led the press into the council chamber. (The official meeting room.)
Council (n): the group of people who meet in the council-hall.
- The council voted unanimously on the new policy. (The governing body.)
Synonyms
- Assembly hall: a large room or building for formal gatherings.
- Meeting room: a space designated for official discussions.
- Town hall: a building used for local government meetings (broader, often includes administrative offices).
Related Idioms
"the halls of power": a metaphorical phrase referring to places where important decisions are made, similar to a council-hall.
- Lobbyists often walk the halls of power, including the council-hall. (They seek influence in decision-making venues.)
"to speak in the council-hall": to address a formal governing body.
- Citizens were given five minutes each to speak in the council-hall. (To address the council during a public forum.)