township
noun
a unit of local government, usually a subdivision of a county, found in most midwestern and northeastern states of the U.S. and in most Canadian provinces.
townships
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pluralof township.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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With guidance from Henry’s organization, Monroe, Millville and Andover townships passed AI data centers bans or restrictions.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
Despite a history of human activity that dates back more than 6,000 years, the area wasn’t officially established as the municipality of Val di Fiemme until the three townships merged in January 2020.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026
Sunday's election was scheduled to take place in 102 of the country's 330 townships -- the largest of the three rounds of voting.
From Barron's ● Dec. 29, 2025
Voting on Sunday was taking place in just 102 out of Myanmar’s 330 townships, according to the military-controlled electoral commission.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 28, 2025
Every islet is thick with farms and fishermen’s houses, and these are gathered into townships each of ten or twenty islets.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
