An apartment or house that used to be public housing but has since been bought by the tenants (and perhaps sold on but it will always be known as ex-council).
Ex-Council
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Ex-Council, that is."
"I've never seen such a Ex-Council in all my life."
Etymology & History
Emerges from British pub culture, a central institution in British social life since the medieval period. Drinking terminology is particularly rich in British English, reflecting the cultural importance of the public house.
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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