Definitions

1. noun

A council or committee that is established to counter or balance the power of another council or committee.

“The city government created an anticouncil to oversee the development of the new economic zone.”

2. noun

A council or committee that is established to provide an alternative view or perspective to a dominant council or committee.

“The anticouncil was formed to represent the interests of the local community, which felt overlooked by the city council.”