borough
/ˈbʌ.ɹə/
An administrative district in some cities, e.g., London; A town having a municipal corporation and certain traditional rights; An administrative unit of a city which, under most circumstances according to state or national law, would be considered a larger or more powerful entity
- plural
- boroughs
Meanings
- 1
An administrative district in some cities, e.g., London
- 2
A town having a municipal corporation and certain traditional rights
- 3
An administrative unit of a city which, under most circumstances according to state or national law, would be considered a larger or more powerful entity
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Other similar administrative units in cities and states in various parts of the worldrare
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A district in Alaska having powers similar to a countyrare
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An association of men who gave pledges or sureties to the king for the good behavior of each otherrare
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A fortified townrare
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A town or cityrare