町 — meaning in English

English meaning

• city noun A large, important settlement, generally bigger than a town and often with its own local government.
• downtown noun A city's central business and shopping district.
• town noun A populated area with its own local government, shops, and services, generally smaller than a city.

Senses

町 is used for these senses in English:

• downtown (chiefly, US, Canada) The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.
• town (UK, historical) A rural settlement in which a market was held at least once a week.

city — full definition

1. noun A large, important settlement, generally bigger than a town and often with its own local government.
2. noun The central business or downtown area of a settlement.

downtown — full definition

1. noun A city's central business and shopping district.
2. adj Located in or relating to the central business district.
3. adv Toward or in the central business district.

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