township
nounUK /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/
US /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/
A township is a small town or a piece of land with its own local government.
She grew up in a quiet township just outside the city.
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2. In South Africa, a township is an urban area that was historically set aside for non-white residents.
The township has a lively music and arts scene.
3. In parts of the United States, a township is a unit of local government smaller than a county.
The road is maintained by the township, not the county.
4. In Canada and some other countries, a township is a surveyed area of land used for mapping and settlement.
The farm sits in the third township north of the river.