1. plural of cabildo; town councils or municipal governments in Spanish colonial America
Usage: historical; Latin American history
2. plural of cabildo; cathedral chapters or ecclesiastical councils in Spanish-speaking countries
Usage: ecclesiastical; religious

Examples

• The cabildos served as local governing bodies in colonial Spanish America.
• Spanish colonists established cabildos to manage municipal affairs.
• The cabildos had authority over local trade and public works.
• Religious cabildos oversaw cathedral administration and clergy.
• Colonial cabildos often clashed with royal governors over jurisdiction.
• The ecclesiastical cabildos managed church properties and revenues.