Phrase guide

new town

name · noun · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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name

Meaning 1

A suburb of Ashford, Kent, England, south-east of the town centre (OS grid ref TR0141). Also spelt Newtown.

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name

Meaning 2

A suburb of the City of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

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name

Meaning 3

A suburb of Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

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Synonyms: Newtown, Rajarhat

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noun

Meaning 4

A planned community or urban development area.

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noun

Meaning 5

A town built to address housing shortages after World War II.

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Usage: UK

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noun

Meaning 6

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see new, town.

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noun

Meaning 7

a planned urban community created in a rural or undeveloped area and designed to be self-sufficient with its own housing and education and commerce and recreation

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Broader terms: urban area, populated area

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