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Townsfolk

The people of a town; especially, the inhabitants of a city, in distinction from country people; townspeople.

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Borough 76% connected

In England, an incorporated town that is not a city; also, a town that sends members to parliament; in Scotland, a body corporate, consisting of the…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Municipality 76% connected

A municipal district; a borough, city, or incorporated town or village.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Town 92% connected

Formerly: (a) An inclosure which surrounded the mere homestead or dwelling of the lord of the manor. [Obs.] (b) The whole of the land which constitut…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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