Township
Pronunciation: /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/
Township (noun)
- a small town or community, often in a rural area.
- an area with its own local government, smaller than a city.
- 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