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Ortsvorstand

local executive committee (of a party or organisation)

noun ORTS-for-shtant Rare
People & Society Community

Usage Note

Ortsvorstand designates the elected leadership body of a local branch (Ortsverband) of a political party or organisation. Often encountered in local political reporting.

Examples

"Der Ortsvorstand traf sich einmal im Monat im Gemeindehaus."

Natural Translation

The local executive committee met once a month in the community hall.

Literal Translation

The local-executive-committee met itself once in-the month in-the community-house.

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