Borough: meaning, definitions and examples

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borough

 

[ หˆbษ™rษ™หŒษกล ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geographical area

A borough is an administrative division of a city or town, often with its own government. In some places, such as the United Kingdom, it designates a town or district that has local governance. In the United States, it may refer to a self-governing township or a subdivision of a city.

Synonyms

district, municipality, township

Examples of usage

  • New York City is made up of five boroughs.
  • Each borough has its own council.
  • The borough is known for its cultural diversity.
  • She lives in a borough outside of London.

Translations

Translations of the word "borough" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bairro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเค—เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bezirk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kecamatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐะนะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzielnica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arrondissement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ barrio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mahalle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤtvrลฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mestskรก ฤasลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤetrt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hverfi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒะดะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรถlmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ barrio

Etymology

The term 'borough' has its roots in the Old English word 'burh,' meaning a fortified place or enclosure. This evolved into the Middle English 'borh,' which referred to a town or a district with specific rights and privileges, particularly in terms of self-governance and legal jurisdiction. The concept of boroughs became more structured with the establishment of local governments in medieval England. Initially, boroughs were often granted charters by the monarchy, allowing them to have some level of autonomy in determining their governance and organization. As urban areas expanded during the Industrial Revolution, the definition and function of boroughs evolved, leading to the modern understanding of them as subdivisions of larger cities or towns. In the United States, the adoption of the term also reflected local governance structures and has been influenced by the British model, despite varying meanings across different states.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,877 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.