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borough

/ˈbʌrə/

/ˈbɜːroʊ/

Translations

boroughnoun

boroughs

/ˈbʌrə/

/ˈbɜːroʊ/

The borough is known for its historic architecture.

Район известен своей исторической архитектурой.

The borough has a population of over 50,000 people.

Город имеет население более 50,000 человек.

The borough council met to discuss the new policy.

Окружной совет собрался, чтобы обсудить новую политику.

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Synonyms

boroughadjective

more borough

Comp.

most borough

Super.

/ˈbʌrə/

/ˈbɜːroʊ/

Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. "borough council".

boroughnoun

A town or district that is an administrative unit, particularly in certain states of the U.S. and in the United Kingdom.

The borough of Brooklyn is one of the five boroughs of New York City.

A self-governing incorporated town in some U.S. states, such as New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

The borough of Princeton is known for its prestigious university.

A medieval fortified group of houses forming a town with special duties and privileges.

The ancient borough was granted a charter by the king.

Historically, an electoral constituency that elected a member to the British House of Commons.

Old Sarum was once a notorious rotten borough.

boroughadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a borough, especially with reference to its local government.

The borough council approved the new zoning plan.