Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - township

ˈtaunʃɪp n. 1 S.Afr. a an urban area set aside for Black (usu. African) occupation. b a White urban area (esp. if new or about to be developed). 2 US & Can. a a division of a county with some corporate powers. b a district six miles square. 3 Brit. hist. a a community inhabiting a manor, parish, etc. b a manor or parish as a territorial division. c a small town or village forming part of a large parish. 4 Austral. & NZ a small town; a town-site. [OE tunscipe (as TOWN, -SHIP)]