きぎょうじょうかまち
企業城下町
1. company town; town whose economy is largely dependent on one company
2. Company townA company town is a town or city in which much or all real estate, buildings, utilities, hospitals, small businesses such as grocery stores and gas stations, and other necessities or luxuries of life within its borders are owned by a single company. The term is used in the US and UK to refer to a town or city where loyalty to the company that is perceived to be responsible for its success is expected and that company is, or was, a major employer in the area.
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Read “企業城下町” on Japanese Wikipedia
Read “Company town” on DBpedia
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