What is another word for company town?
Pronunciation: [kˈʌmpəni tˈa͡ʊn] (IPA) 
A company town is a community where the primary employer is a single company, and the company essentially owns the town, including housing, stores, and other amenities. Synonyms for company town may include single-industry town, mill town, factory town, or company village. These towns tend to be small and rural and are often dependent on the company's success. Residents rely on the company for employment and community services, and the company's decisions directly affect the town's well-being. While company towns can provide benefits such as job security and affordable housing, they also come with inherent risks, such as the possibility of economic collapse if the company closes or moves elsewhere.
