Township (Noun)
Meaning
An administrative division of a county; "the town is responsible for snow removal".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The county is divided into several townships, each with its own local government.
- The township board is responsible for maintaining the local roads and bridges.
- The town is responsible for snow removal, but the township handles the maintenance of the parks.
- The residents of the township voted to increase the local tax rate to fund new schools.
- The township clerk is the chief election official for the local area.