Borough

/ˈbɜːrəʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A town or district that is an administrative unit, typically in a larger city or county.

The borough of Brooklyn is known for its diverse culture and vibrant neighborhoods.

A self-governing town or village in the United Kingdom.

The historic borough of Canterbury attracts tourists from all over the world.

A designated area in some cities of the United States, often with specified administrative functions.

The borough council met to discuss the new zoning regulations.

A district of a city, often with its own local government.

Residents of the borough voted in favor of the new community park.

A subdivision of a county that has its own government in some U.S. states.

The borough of Staten Island has a unique identity separate from the other boroughs of New York City.

Old English 'burh', meaning 'fortification', 'stronghold'.

borough council

The local government of a borough.

borough president

The elected head of a borough's government.

outer boroughs

The boroughs of a city that are located further from the center.

municipality

A political unit with a corporate status, usually a city or town.

district

A defined area, especially for administrative purposes.

local government

The administration of a specific local area.

A term used to refer to a specific neighborhood or area within a city.

We're heading over to the 'borough' to check out that new café.

A casual way to refer to someone's hometown or area.

He's from the borough, so he knows all the best local spots.