Synonyms for

Township

Verb / ˈtaʊnʃɪp / Another word for township — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A township is a small town or a division of a county with its own government.

Synonyms & similar words

town village hamlet settlement community town municipality district parish county province territory region locality ward zone precinct borough manor commonwealth realm

Synonyms by register

Formal

municipality district borough administrative division

Informal

village hamlet settlement community

Literary

shire domain parish

Antonyms

city metropolis capital urban center megalopolis conurbation

Common collocations

  • local township
  • rural township
  • township hall
  • township council
  • township boundaries
  • historic township
  • small township

Word family

noun township

Usage note

A township is a type of administrative division, often rural or suburban, smaller than a city. It can also refer to a geographical area, especially in North America.

Example sentences

  1. The township has a population of about 5,000 people.
  2. We need to go to the township hall to get a permit.
  3. The township road needs to be fixed.
  4. I grew up in a small township in the countryside.
  5. The township mayor is running for re-election.

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