독자적인 지방 자치 정부와 법인격을 가진 도시나 읍 등의 행정 구역 단위.
Administrative districts, such as cities or towns, that possess their own local government and corporate legal status.
예문:
"Many small municipalities are struggling to maintain aging infrastructure with limited tax revenue."
"The law grants municipalities the power to set their own zoning regulations."
도시나 읍의 행정 사무를 담당하고 관리하는 지방 자치 기구나 당국.
The governing bodies or local executive branches responsible for managing the affairs of a city or town.
예문:
"Neighboring municipalities agreed to collaborate on a new regional waste management program."
"The report criticized the municipalities for failing to provide adequate affordable housing."