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Meaning of boroughs
A borough is primarily an administrative division of a county or a municipality in the United Kingdom and some other countries.
Etymology of boroughs
The word "borough" originates from Old English "burh" meaning fortress, and the suffix "-ough" which is a variant of "-ugh" used to form nouns indicating a place or district, related to the Old English and Old Norse words for "stronghold" or "fortress"
Historically, the term referred to a fortified town or a settlement with its own rights and privileges, and over time it evolved to refer to administrative divisions within counties or municipalities
Synonyms
Definitions
- A town or district that has its own local government, especially one that is part of a larger county or state
- * An administrative division of a county or municipality in the United Kingdom and some other countries
Usage Examples
- The city is divided into several boroughs, each with its own local council and services
- * The borough of Manhattan is the most populous borough in New York City
- * The local government is responsible for providing services to all boroughs within the county