company town



company town

A town or city that is built, maintained, dominated by, and/or wholly dependent on the influence and economic vitality of a single business, industry, or company. During the industrial boom in America following World War II, many company towns sprang up where major manufacturing outfits could support thousands of workers and their families.
See also: company, town

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Avidan-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Gislenus-Ancient Germanic (Latinized)
Ila-Indian, Hindi
Frantziska-Basque
Sumner['sʌmnə]
Gertie['gɜ:ti]