What is another word for townes?
Pronunciation: [tˈa͡ʊnz] (IPA) 
Townes is a term that generally refers to a populated area that is smaller than a city. Some synonyms for townes include hamlet, village, community, settlement, and township. The synonyms may differ in meaning depending on the context in which they are used, but their usage is interchangeable. Hamlet suggests a small settlement with a few residents, while a village usually has more inhabitants and a developed social structure. A community can refer to a group of people living in a specific town or the town itself. A settlement is a small community that can be rural or urban. Township identifies an administrative division rather than the size of the area.
