/ˈbraʊnzvɪl/ (BROWN-zvil)

Definitions

1. noun

A neighborhood or section of a city, especially one with a distinct ethnic or cultural identity.

“The residents of Brownsville have been pushing for community development and economic growth in the area.”

2. proper noun

Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, or Brownsville, Texas, a city in Cameron County, Texas.

“The population of Brownsville, Texas, is rapidly growing due to its proximity to the US-Mexico border.”