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Ayuntamiento


A-yunˊta-mi-en′to

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Noun.
[Sp., fr. OSp.
ayuntar
to join.]
In Spain and Spanish America, a corporation or body of magistrates in cities and towns, corresponding to mayor and aldermen.

Definition 2024


ayuntamiento

ayuntamiento

English

Noun

ayuntamiento (plural ayuntamientos)

  1. A corporation or body of magistrates in cities and towns in Spain, corresponding to mayor and aldermen.

Spanish

Etymology

ayuntar + -miento

Noun

ayuntamiento m (plural ayuntamientos)

  1. a corporation or body of magistrates in cities and towns, corresponding to mayor and aldermen.
  2. city hall, town hall