town

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town
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Meanings
noun
  • a built-up area with a name, defined boundaries, and local government, that is larger than a village and generally smaller than a city.
    E.g. the hotel is eight miles from the nearest town
  • the central part of a neighbourhood, with its business or shopping area.
    E.g. Rachel left to drive back into town
  • densely populated areas, especially as contrasted with the country or suburbs.
    E.g. the cultural differences between town and country
  • another term for township (sense 3 of the noun).

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