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chinatown

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈtʃaɪnəˌtaʊn// chi·na·town Slang

n. a district in a city where many Chinese people live and work. You will find Chinese restaurants, shops, and cultural landmarks there.

n. a district within a city characterized by a high concentration of Chinese residents, businesses, and cultural institutions.


SIMPLE

We went to Chinatown for lunch yesterday.

CONTEXTUAL

The city's Chinatown hosts a large lantern festival every year.

COMPLEX

Historically, Chinatowns served as vital enclaves for immigrants seeking community support and economic opportunity in unfamiliar urban landscapes.

Origin

From China + town.

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