/ˈkaʊnsəl/ – noun
Definition: 1. hội đồng;
2. hội nghị.
A more throughout explanation: 1. an official group of people chosen to represent a particular group of people, to run something, to make decisions or to give advice on a particular subject
2. an official group of people elected to govern and organise services for a particular area, town or city
Example: The council voted to approve the new zoning regulations.