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Meaning of towns
noun
- 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. Example: This town is really dangerous because these youngsters have Beretta handguns.
- Any more urbanized center than the place of reference. Example: I'll be in Yonkers, then I'm driving into town to see the Knicks at the Garden tonight.
- 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. Example: Call me when you get to town.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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