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ˈtʃaɪ nəˌtaʊnchi·na·town

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  1. Chinatownnoun

    A district of a city or town (in a country other than China) in which there is a large concentration of Chinese residents and businesses.

  2. Etymology: China + town

Wikipedia

  1. Chinatown

    A Chinatown is an ethnic enclave of Chinese people located outside Greater China, most often in an urban setting. Areas known as "Chinatown" exist throughout the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. The development of most Chinatowns typically resulted from mass migration to an area without any or with very few Chinese residents. Binondo in Manila, established in 1594, is recognized as the world's oldest Chinatown.

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  1. Chinatown

    A Chinatown is historically any ethnic enclave of expatriate Chinese and Taiwanese people. Areas known as 'Chinatown' exist throughout the world, including the Americas, Europe, Africa, Australasia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of CHINATOWN in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of CHINATOWN in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of CHINATOWN in a Sentence

  1. Shirley Ng:

    You're still going to see the senior citizen who may still be walking around Chinatown late at night, but I think the majority are very cautious.

  2. Yoli Rios:

    I remember someone going on TV and calling us Communists and said we were influenced by some little red book, i had no idea what that was so I went down to Chinatown and got myself a copy out of curiosity.

  3. Woody Allen:

    I'm astounded by people who want to 'know' the universe when it's hard enough to find your way around Chinatown.

  4. Forrest Liu:

    There are some politicians out there who are like, ‘Let me get in a photo with some Asian people. Let me walk through Chinatown, shake hands with a few Asian community leaders and that’s it. I got the Asian vote,’ no. You actually need to be in tune with what this demographic needs.

  5. Sam Liccardo:

    Thirty-four years ago, San Jose commemorated the tragic destruction of the 2nd Market Street Market Street Chinatown, a century prior -- but with each new generation, we must reemphasize our commitment to justice and renew our contrition, not just for these failings but for all acts of disrespect and violence against our Black, Latino, Indigenous, and AAPI community members, this reconciliation acknowledges the mistakes of our city's past and serves as a reminder to continue striving for an inclusive society.

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