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AH020387 Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Ward VS borough

What is the difference between 'ward' and 'borough'?
  

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They are both terms used to describe a political subdivision. How they are used depends on what part of the country they are describing. For instance, New York City is divided into 5 boroughs and each of those in turn are divided into several wards.

  • They are both terms used to describe a political subdivision.
  • How they are used depends on what part of the country they are describing.
  • For instance, New York City is divided into 5 boroughs and each of those in turn are divided into several wards.
  • Usually, borough includes a larger area than a ward, but that is not everywhere the case.
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They are both terms used to describe a political subdivision. How they are used depends on what part of the country they are describing. For instance, New York City is divided into 5 boroughs and each of those in turn are divided into several wards. Usually, borough includes a larger area than a ward, but that is not everywhere the case.

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