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Meaning of townships
A township is a subdivision of a county or other geographic area, often having its own local government.
Etymology of townships
The word "township" originated from Old English and Germanic words, with "town" coming from Old English "tun" meaning enclosure or settlement, and "ship" coming from Old English "scīr" meaning district or region
Historically, townships referred to subdivisions of land that were granted to settlers or used for administrative purposes
Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various forms of local government and geographic divisions
Synonyms
municipalities
districts
boroughs
counties
parishes
villages
hamlets
suburbs
communes
metropolises
cities
towns
villages
localities
settlements
communities
precincts
wards
neighborhoods
local governments
administrative divisions
geographic areas
regional areas
metropolitan areas
urban areas
rural areas
provinces
states
territories
regions
zones
areas
sectors
quarters
divisions
Definitions
- A subdivision of a county or other geographic area, often having its own local government
- An administrative division of a country or region, typically having its own local government and powers
- A geographic area that is smaller than a county but larger than a village or town
Usage Examples
- The township council meets monthly to discuss local issues and make decisions for the community
- The new development is located in a rural township, far from the city center
- The township has its own police department and emergency services
Antonyms
cities
metropolises
urban areas
central districts
downtown areas
city centers
urban centers
metropolitan areas
conurbations
megalopolises
agglomerations
central business districts
financial districts
industrial areas
commercial areas
residential areas
rural areas
wilderness areas
uninhabited areas
desolate areas
isolated areas
remote areas