township
Translation
township, division of a county
Examples
He grew up in a small township in rural Australia.
He grew up in a small township in rural Australia.
Many people live in townships outside the main city.
Many people live in townships outside the main city.
Grammar Patterns
a township - a small town or district He grew up in a small township.
Similar Words
Synonyms: municipality, district, community
Etymology
From 'town' + '-ship', a suffix denoting a condition or area. In the US, it's a subdivision of a county.
Memory Tips
Think of '-ship' as a defined area, like in 'lordship'. In the US, it's a specific administrative division.