tätort — meaning in English

English meaning

• locality noun A particular area or neighbourhood, especially one being discussed for its own character.
• town noun A populated area with its own local government, shops, and services, generally smaller than a city.

Senses

tätort is used for these senses in English:

• butterwort Any plant of the insectivorous genus Pinguicula.
• locality (geography) A built-up area, i.e. a city, town or village
• town (UK, historical) A rural settlement in which a market was held at least once a week.

town — full definition

1. noun A populated area with its own local government, shops, and services, generally smaller than a city.
2. noun The central or main built-up area of a place, as opposed to the suburbs or countryside.
3. noun The people who live in a place, especially a place near a university (as distinct from students and staff).

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