A Council's a type of committee that's usually intended to lead or govern. Councils often serve several different functions. In British culture, a municipality's often referred to as simply the Council without any further attempt by the speaker at making a size or scale designation, as in Council house. It's assumed the listener will already know the specific meaning of the word without further guidance. Council may refer to: In politics: Borough Council, a form of local government in the Unit… (More on Council)