townmeeting
nounUK /ˌtaʊn ˈmiːtɪŋ/
US /ˌtaʊn ˈmiːtɪŋ/
A town meeting is when people in a town come together to talk about town things.
Our family went to the town meeting to hear about the new park.
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2. A formal gathering where residents discuss and vote on local laws and budgets.
The annual town meeting approved the budget for road repairs.
3. Any open public discussion held by a community to share news or solve problems.
The school held a town meeting about the playground rules.
4. A legislative assembly in some New England towns where citizens make decisions directly.
In Vermont, the town meeting is a cherished tradition of local democracy.