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local administration
[/ˈloʊkəl ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/]
noun
pl: local administrations
administração local
1.
The system of government and management at the municipal or regional level, below the national government
Local administration is responsible for managing schools, roads, and public services in the municipality.
A administração local é responsável pela gestão de escolas, estradas e serviços públicos no município.
2.
The officials and institutions that govern a specific locality or district
The local administration implemented new policies to improve public health.
A administração local implementou novas políticas para melhorar a saúde pública.
Synonyms
local government
municipal administration
local authority
city administration
Antonyms
central administration
national government
federal administration
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
administração municipal
Most common term in Brazil; refers to city or municipal-level government
Brazil
prefeitura
Colloquial term referring to the local administration office or city hall
Portugal
administração local
Standard term used for municipal and regional authorities
Portugal
câmara municipal
Refers specifically to the municipal council or city hall
Related Idioms & Phrases
grassroots government
municipal governance
community administration
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