town

/taʊn/ · noun

Meaning

A settlement; an area with residential districts, shops and amenities, and its own local government; especially one larger than a village and smaller than a city.
Any more urbanized center than the place of reference.
A rural settlement in which a market was held at least once a week.
The residents (as opposed to gown: the students, faculty, etc.) of a community which is the site of a university.
Used to refer to a town or similar entity under discussion.
A major city, especially one where the speaker is located.

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