1. a subdivision of a county having some corporate powers of local administration
Usage: primarily U.S.
2. a unit of territory in surveys of U.S. public land containing 36 sections or 36 square miles
Usage: surveying; land management
3. a small town or settlement

Examples

• The township council met to discuss the new budget.
• Our property is located in Franklin Township.
• The surveyor mapped out the entire township into sections.
• The small township had only one general store.
• Many families were forced to live in overcrowded townships.
• Township roads are maintained by local government.
• The township covers exactly 36 square miles of farmland.