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down⋅town

[doun-toun]
–adverb
1. to or in the main business section of a city.
–adjective
2. of, pertaining to, or situated in the main business section of a city.
–noun
3. the main business section of a city.

Origin:
1825–35, Americanism; down 1 + town


downtowner, noun
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down·town   (doun'toun')   
n.  The lower part or the business center of a city or town.
adv.   (doun'toun')
To, toward, or in the lower part or the business center of a city or town.
adj.   (doun'toun')
Of, relating to, or located downtown.
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