bor·ough 
/ˈbɚroʊ/ noun
plural bor·oughs /ˈbɚroʊ/ noun [count] 1 : a village, town, or part of a large city that has its own government ◊Boroughs are found in a number of English-speaking countries. They are much more common in Great Britain than in the U.S.
▪ the London borough of Brent 2 : one of the five main sections of New York City
▪ the borough of Brooklyn
▪ the London borough of Brent
▪ the borough of Brooklyn
