district

Pronunciation

• enPR: dĭs′trĭkt, IPA ^(key): /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

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• Hyphenation: dis‧trict

Noun

Singular district

Plural districts

1. (countable) A district is an area of land that shares certain characteristics.

   Roppongi and Kabukicho are Tokyo's main entertainment districts.

   The lake district is one of England's most beautiful areas.

2. (countable) A district is an area of land that is defined for political reasons such as elections or administration.

   Washington is located in the District of Columbia.

Synonyms

• area
• region
• neighborhood