borough

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈbʌɹə/
/ˈbɜɹoʊ/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

A fortified town.

2 Definition

A town or city.

3 Definition

A town having a municipal corporation and certain traditional rights.

4 Definition

An administrative district in some cities, e.g., London.

5 Definition

An administrative unit of a city which, under most circumstances according to state or national law, would be considered a larger or more powerful entity; most commonly used in American English to define the five counties that make up New York City.

6 Definition

Other similar administrative units in cities and states in various parts of the world.

7 Definition

A district in Alaska having powers similar to a county.

8 Definition

An association of men who gave pledges or sureties to the king for the good behaviour of each other.

9 Definition

The pledge or surety thus given.