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noun
- The territory of a town; a subdivision of a county.
- (context, South African English, Pre 1994) An area set aside for non-white occupation.
- (context, South African English, Post 1994) A non-white (usually sub-economic) area attached to a city.
- 1972, Daily Dispatch: "In addition, the council has completed the planning of a new Coloured on the site of the existing African "
adjective
- (context, South African English) Relating to a township.
- Township life
- Township music
- 1970, Drum: The play is a departure from most musicals which treat township life as an unending song, one bout of drinking; one long knife fight.
Etymology: tunscipe
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