township
/ˈtaʊnʃɪp/
noun
- A small unit of local government in some countries, especially in the United States, often consisting of a town and the surrounding rural area.
- She lives in a small township just outside the city limits.
- The county is divided into several townships, each with its own board.
- The township holds a meeting every month to discuss local issues.
- In South Africa, a suburb or city area formerly designated for non-white residents under apartheid, often still characterized by poor infrastructure.
- She grew up in a township near Johannesburg.
- Many people in the township lack access to reliable electricity.
- The government has invested in new schools and clinics in the township.
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