Township

Pronunciation: /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/

Township (noun)

  1. a small town or community, often in a rural area.
  2. an area with its own local government, smaller than a city.
  3. a settlement in South Africa where non-white people lived during apartheid.

Examples

  • The township has a friendly community atmosphere.
  • She grew up in a quiet township near the coast.

Common collocations: small township, visit a township, township community, township council, administrative township

Synonyms of Township

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