Township (noun)

1. A unit of local government in some states of the United States, usually smaller than a city and larger than a village.
2. A district or area governed by a town council.
3. An area of land that is typically 36 square miles (93 square kilometers) in the United States.

Origin:

The word township comes from the middle english word "townschipe" which means a district or area governed by a town council.

Examples:

1. The township government is responsible for maintaining the roads.
2. He was born and raised in a small township in rural Illinois.
3. The township is home to a diverse population of residents.
4. The Township Hall is where the town council meets.
5. The Township Supervisor is the head of the government in the township.