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census-designated place

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A place containing a concentration of population, defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes only; it is not a municipality, but either a subset of one or spanning into several.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Topics: demographics, demography

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Synonyms: CDP

Antonyms: none provided

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  • Polish: census-designated place — place containing a concentration of population, defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes only; it is not a municipality, but either a subset of one or spanning into several