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.

(in U.S. surveys of public land) a region or district approximately 6 miles square (93.2 sq. km), containing 36 sections.

English History .

one of the local divisions or districts of a large parish, each containing a village or small town, usually with a church of its own.

the manor, parish, etc., itself.

its inhabitants.

(in Australia)

a small town or settlement serving as the business center of a rural area.

the business center of a town or suburb.

(in South Africa) a segregated residential settlement for blacks, located outside a city or town.