Meaning of the word "student council" in English

What does "student council" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

student council

US /ˈstuːdnt ˈkaʊnsl/
UK /ˈstjuːdnt ˈkaʊnsl/
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Noun

a representative body of students in a school or college, elected by their peers to address student concerns and organize activities

Example:
She ran for president of the student council.
The student council organized a charity event.