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noun
- 1. a town or district which is an administrative unit.
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A borough is a town, or a division of a large town, especially in the UK or the US. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of borough with examples from literature and the Cambridge English Corpus.
A borough is a type of town or urban area, especially in Great Britain or New York City. Learn the etymology, history, and examples of borough from the online dictionary.
A borough is a town, or a district within a large town, which has its own council. Learn the different meanings and uses of borough in British, American, and other English varieties, with examples and synonyms.
A borough is an administrative division in various English-speaking countries. In principle, the term borough designates a self-governing walled town, although in practice, official use of the term varies widely.
a town, area, or constituency represented by a Member of Parliament. (formerly) a fortified town organized as and having some of the powers of an independent country. (in Alaska) an administrative division similar to a county in other states. borough. / ˈbʌrə / noun.
When a borough is part of a big city, it represents a more formal division than just a neighborhood. It’s a separate town, often one that has its own government. When you move from one borough to another, you might notice different tax rates or different parking regulations.
A borough is a town or part of a city that has its own local government. Learn how to pronounce, use and collocate this word with examples and synonyms.
