Synonyms for

Townships

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

Definition

Townships are small towns or communities that are governed by a local government.

Synonyms & similar words

township town village community hamlet settlement borough municipality county parish district division zone sector precinct locale neighborhood suburb city town countryside

Synonyms by register

Formal

municipality district administrative division territory

Informal

village borough community neighborhood

Literary

shire domain fiefdom

Antonyms

city metropolis megalopolis urban center large city

Common collocations

  • rural townships
  • local townships
  • townships and cities
  • townships of Pennsylvania
  • townships in Ohio
  • townships of Canada
  • governing body of a township

Word family

noun township
adjective township

Usage note

Township often refers to a smaller administrative division, especially in rural areas, and can be contrasted with larger urban centers. It can also refer to a specific type of administrative unit in certain countries like the US and Canada.

Example sentences

  1. The township council met to discuss the new park.
  2. There are many townships in this county.
  3. She grew up in a township and loved the sense of community.
  4. The township government is responsible for maintaining the roads.
  5. We visited a historic township with old-fashioned buildings and shops.

Quotes

  • "The township, which was not yet incorporated, had no police department of its own." - Truman Capote
  • "No towns, townships, or villages have a right to exist in themselves, but solely for the convenience of the inhabitants, or the state in which they are situated." - Henry David Thoreau
  • "I am a township person, and proud of it." - Khaled Hosseini

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