township
/'taunʃip/
Definition
- Noun:
- An administrative division of a county: A township is a unit of local government, typically a subdivision of a county, responsible for providing certain public services within its geographic area.
- A surveyed area of land: In some contexts, particularly in the United States and Canada, a township can refer to a specific square tract of land, usually six miles by six miles, used in the public land survey system.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The local township is responsible for maintaining the roads and parks.
- They live in a small, unincorporated township just outside the city limits.
- The property is located in Township 4 North, Range 7 West of the principal meridian.
Advanced Usage
"Charter township": In some U.S. states like Michigan, a charter township is a form of municipal government with specific powers granted by a charter.
- The charter township has greater autonomy in zoning matters than a general law township.
"Civil township": Refers to a type of local government unit found in several U.S. states, distinct from a survey township.
- The civil township provides fire protection and emergency medical services to its residents.
Variants and Related Words
- Town (n): A populated area larger than a village but smaller than a city; often used more generally than the specific administrative term "township."
- Township trustee (n): An elected official who helps govern a township.
Synonyms
- District: A defined area within a region for administrative purposes.
- Municipality: A city or town that has corporate status and local government.
Related Phrases
Township meeting: A gathering of the residents or elected officials of a township to discuss and decide on local matters.
- The annual township meeting will vote on the proposed budget.
Township road: A public road maintained by the township government.
- The snowplows are clearing the township roads after the storm.
Noun
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an administrative division of a county
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the town is responsible for snow removal
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