Town

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Town

Town (/taʊn/) is a human settlement that is larger than a village but smaller than a city. The size a settlement must be to be called a "town" varies considerably in different parts of the world, so that, for example, many American "small towns" seem to British people to be no more than villages, while many British "small towns" would qualify as cities in the United States.

Etymology

The word "town" comes from the Old English word "tun" meaning "enclosure," "estate," or "homestead."

Related Terms

  • City: A large human settlement, generally larger than a town.
  • Village: A human settlement or community that is smaller than a town.
  • Settlement: A place where people establish a community.
  • Urban area: An area with a high population density and vast human features in comparison to areas surrounding it.
  • Rural area: Sparsely populated areas outside of cities and towns.
  • Suburb: A residential area or a mixed use area, either existing as part of a city or urban area or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city.

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