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district

/ˈdɪstɹɪkt/

noun

Meaning

  • An administrative division of an area.

    "the Soho district of London"

  • An area or region marked by some distinguishing feature.

    "the Lake District in Cumbria"

  • An administrative division of a county without the status of a borough.

    "South Oxfordshire District Council"

verb

Meaning

  • To divide into administrative or other districts.

adjective

Meaning

  • Rigorous; stringent; harsh