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council in Malay

majlis

/ˈkaʊn.səl/

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Northumbria/ˈkuːn.səl/

council in Malay: majlis, dewan. In English, council means a committee that leads or governs (e.g. city council, student council).

Malay words for council

committee that leads or governs
majlis, dewan

English meaning of council

  1. noun A committee that leads or governs (e.g. city council, student council).
  2. noun A local authority.
  3. noun Discussion or deliberation.
  4. verb To sit in council with; to hold discussions with.

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Questions about council in Malay

What is the meaning of council in Malay?
Council in Malay is majlis, dewan.
Apakah maksud council dalam bahasa Melayu?
Council: majlis, dewan.
What does council mean in English?
Council means a committee that leads or governs (e.g. city council, student council).

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