township Definition
- 1a small town or a division of a county in some US states
- 2a unit of local government in Australia and South Africa
Using township: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "township" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She grew up in a small township in rural Iowa.
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The township is responsible for maintaining the local roads.
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The township hall is where the meetings are held.
township Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for township
Phrases with township
Example
The charter township has its own elected officials and services.
a system of local government in which a township is governed by a board of trustees
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The township government is responsible for providing basic services to residents.
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The township line runs along the river.
Origins of township
from Old English 'tunscipe', meaning 'the rank or condition of an inhabitant of a tun'
Summary: township in Brief
'Township' [ˈtaʊnʃɪp] refers to a small town or a division of a county in some US states, or a unit of local government in Australia and South Africa. It is often responsible for maintaining local roads and services, and may have its own elected officials. Examples include 'She grew up in a small township in rural Iowa.' and 'The township is responsible for maintaining the local roads.'
