"minor civil division" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: minor civil divisions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} minor civil division (plural minor civil divisions)
  1. (US, geography) A primary governmental and/or administrative division of a county or county-equivalent, typically a municipal government such as a city, town, or civil township. Wikipedia link: minor civil division Tags: US Categories (topical): Geography Synonyms: MCD [initialism]
    Sense id: en-minor_civil_division-en-noun-NM2cvmWd Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geography, natural-sciences

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