town-n; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: urban area

Commentary: A place where people live. Smaller than a city.

Examples:
They drive through town on their way to work.
I was born in a small town.

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WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: government administration

Commentary: The people in charge of a town, usually the local government.

Examples:
The town is responsible for snow removal.
I had to pay local taxes to the Town of North Hempstead.
The town has passed new laws regulating speed limits.

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WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: people in a town

Commentary: The collection of people who live in a town.

Examples:
The whole town cheered when John scored a touchdown.
The town gathered for the Christmas tree lighting.

Mappings:
WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 3