Council (noun)

1. A group of people who give advice or make decisions.
2. A group of elected or appointed officials who govern a town, city, or other municipality.
3. A group of people who meet to discuss and make decisions about a particular issue or topic.
4. An assembly of representatives who meet to make laws or govern a country or region.
5. A governing body or committee of an organization or institution.

Origin:

The word council comes from the old french word "conseil" which means advice or counsel. this word was used to refer to a group of people who give advice or make decisions.

Examples:

1. He went to the city council meeting.
2. She was a member of the school council.
3. They formed a council to discuss the issue.
4. The council of ministers discussed the proposal.
5. The council of the university made a decision.