An administrative body or governing council, especially in Italian cities, similar to a mayor's office or city government.
Italian word meaning 'joined' or 'added,' from Latin iungere meaning 'to join'; historically referred to councils of magistrates joined together for governance.
While English speakers have mayors, Italian cities have giuntas—which is basically a whole team of elected officials working together, making Italian local government feel more like a collaborative council than a single leader system.
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