What does collectivité in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word collectivité in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use collectivité in French.

The word collectivité in French means community, local authority, regional government. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word collectivité

community

nom féminin (ensemble de personnes)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les écoles, les maisons de retraite sont des collectivités locales.
Schools and retirement homes are local communities.

local authority

nom féminin (administration inférieure à l'État) (UK)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les régions, départements, communes sont des collectivités locales.

regional government

nom féminin (subdivision administrative)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les collectivités territoriales comprennent les communes, les départements, les régions et les territoires d'outre-mer.

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