English Explanatory Dictionary

company town

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A town, city, or other municipality in which a single large business has a controlling influence over the economy and, sometimes, over the societal structure and the local government.

Pronunciation

en-au-company town.ogg

Word forms

company town company towns

Related words

company store
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