Meaning oftownin English

Noun

1. a populated area with amenities; local government
2. a more urbanized center than the reference point
3. residential area with shops; local authority
   The town has a population of over ten thousand people.
4. human settlement between village and city size
   The new supermarket is located in the town centre.
5. a rural settlement with regular market
   The village grew into a town with a weekly market.
6. a municipal organization (corporate entity)
   The town council is responsible for maintaining public facilities.
7. central London (in phrases like 'in town')
   I'm going to the town tonight to meet some friends.