muni
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈmjuːni/
KK: /ˈmjuːni/
adjective
Definition
Relating to a city or town and its local government.
Example
The muni budget was approved by the city council.
Conversation
Did you check out the new muni park they built downtown?
Yeah, it's really nice! I love how they designed the space.
I heard they’re planning more muni projects for the community.
That would be awesome! We definitely need more green spaces.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
local
city
urban
Antonyms
rural
provincial
remote
noun
Definition
A type of bond issued by a local government or municipality to finance public projects.
Example
Investors often buy muni bonds to support local infrastructure while earning interest.
Conversation
Have you ever thought about investing in a muni?
Not really, what’s a muni?
It's a type of municipal bond that helps fund local projects.
Root Explanation
This word originates from Latin 'muni-', which is a root form of 'munire', meaning to fortify or strengthen. It is often associated with the concept of public service or community.
Memory Tip
Think of 'muni' as related to 'fortifying' or 'strengthening' a community, which helps you remember that it often refers to public services.
Visually Confused Words
mun
muntin
munshi
mundil
mundic