Synonyms for
borough
A town having a municipal corporation and certain traditional rights.
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All Definitions for Borough

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1A town having a municipal corporation and certain traditional rights.
2An administrative district in some cities, e.g., London.
3An administrative unit of a city which, under most circumstances according to state or national law, would be considered a larger or more powerful entity
4Most commonly used in American English to define the five counties that make up New York City.
5Other similar administrative units in cities and states in various parts of the world.
6A district in Alaska having powers similar to a county.
7A town or city.
8A fortified town.
9An association of men who gave pledges or sureties to the king for the good behaviour of each other.
10The area, properly called Southwark, just south of London Bridge, which is at the north end of Borough High Street (OS grid ref TQ3279).

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