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townships

/ˈtaʊnʃɪps/ /ˈtaʊnʃɪps/

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noun

Gemeinden, Stadtbezirke

The territory of a town.

Examples :

"Many townships in rural Pennsylvania are primarily farmland. "

Viele Gemeinden im ländlichen Pennsylvania sind hauptsächlich Ackerland.

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noun

Gemeinden, Stadtbezirke

A subdivision of a county.

Examples :

"The county is divided into several townships, each responsible for its own local roads and services. "

Der Landkreis ist in mehrere Gemeinden unterteilt, die jeweils für ihre eigenen lokalen Straßen und Dienstleistungen zuständig sind.

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noun

Siedlungen, Townships

(Pre 1994) An area set aside for nonwhite occupation.

Examples :

"Before the 1994 law changes, many townships were designated for African American families. "

Vor den Gesetzesänderungen von 1994 waren viele Townships für afroamerikanische Familien bestimmt.

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noun

Townships, Siedlungen

(Post 1994) A nonwhite (usually subeconomic) area attached to a city.

Examples :

"Many people who work in the city commute daily from the townships on its outskirts. "

Viele Menschen, die in der Stadt arbeiten, pendeln täglich aus den Townships am Stadtrand.

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Kleinstadt, Gemeinde

Examples :

"Many families moved to the townships outside the city to find more affordable housing. "

Viele Familien zogen in die Gemeinden außerhalb der Stadt, um erschwinglichere Wohnungen zu finden.