1The capital of the Cayman Islands, on the island of Grand Cayman; population 28,000 (est. 2007).
2The chief port of Malaysia and capital of the state of Penang, on Penang island; population 158,800 (est. 2009). It was founded in 1786 by the British East India Company.
Also called Penang
Definition of George Town in US English:
George Town
proper noun
1The capital of the Cayman Islands, on the island of Grand Cayman; population 28,000 (est. 2007).
2The chief port of Malaysia and capital of the state of Penang, on Penang Island; population 158,800 (est. 2009).