🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

नगरपालिका

Pronunciation / Transliteration: nagarapalika

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Township/ˈtaʊnʃɪp/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"नगरपालिका ने नए पार्क के निर्माण की योजना बनाई है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A subdivision of a county or a municipality, often with its own local government.

    "The township held its annual meeting to discuss community improvements."
  2. 2

    In some countries, a township can refer to a designated area for specific administrative purposes, such as housing or land use.

    "The new housing development was established within the township limits."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'township' originates from the Old English 'tūn', meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement', combined with 'ship', which denotes a condition or state. Historically, it referred to a division of land in England, evolving to denote a type of administrative region in various countries.

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