township

🇺🇸 /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/
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noun
R

an area in South Africa where black people were forced to live during apartheid, and where many still live today

Many people in the township work in the city but live in these communities.

R

a local government area that is part of a county

The township government is responsible for local roads and services.

translation

n. an area in South Africa where black people were forced to live during apartheid, and where many still live today; a local government area that is part of a county

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Plural townships