This is the 490th most frequent Greek word.
συμβούλιο
"Συμβούλιο" means "council" or "board" in English.
'Συμβούλιο' is applied to a group of individuals in an academic setting who convene to organize and discuss topics.
Το συμβούλιο των καθηγητών συζήτησε το πρόγραμμα των μαθημάτων.
The teachers' council discussed the lesson schedule.
Here, 'συμβούλιο' indicates a group of experts formed for a specific purpose.
Ένα συμβούλιο από ειδικούς ανέλαβε να μελετήσει την πρόταση.
A council of experts was assigned to study the proposal.
'Συμβούλιο' is used here to refer to a formal committee or council that makes decisions.