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Definition of district - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geographyarea marked by some distinguishing feature
- The shopping district is always busy on weekends.
2.
administrativearea governed or managed as a unit
- The new school was built in the northern district.
Expressions with district
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district known for brothels and prostitution
Tourists often visit the red-light district out of curiosity.
area of a city where main commercial activities occur
The business district is bustling during weekdays.
city area where many shops offices and other businesses are grouped
We met for lunch in the busy commercial district downtown.
person overseeing operations in a specific geographical area
The district manager visited several stores to assess their performance..
city area with many banks, stock markets, and money service companies
The company opened its new headquarters in the financial district.
region near the boundary between two places
The border district is known for its beautiful landscapes.
flag representing a specific district
The district banner was raised during the parade.
judge who leads court cases in a law court serving one district
The district judge listened carefully to both lawyers before giving a decision.
railway line serving a specific district
The district line connects the suburbs to the city center.
nurse providing home healthcare in a specific area
The district nurse visited the elderly patient daily.
area known for LGBTQ+ community and culture
The city's gay district hosts an annual pride parade.
area with historic buildings and significance
The city's historic district attracts many tourists.
area with houses and apartments for living
The city council designated a new residential district.
area under jurisdiction of a school administrative unit
She moved to a better school district for her children.
area with specific administrative responsibilities
Each administrative district handles its own public services.
government officer responsible for running and managing an administrative district
The district commissioner met village leaders to discuss the new health program.
judge in a court with jurisdiction over a specific district
The district court judge handles cases within the district.
residential area with many tenement houses
The city council plans to renovate the old tenement district.
school in rural area with primary and secondary classes
The district high school serves the entire county.
division for organizing voting in elections
The city is divided into several election districts for the upcoming vote.
city area where arts venues and cultural activities are heavily concentrated
The city plans to expand its cultural district along the riverfront.
city area where many shops sell diamonds and fine jewelry
They visited the diamond district to compare prices on engagement rings.
urban area part of a larger metropolitan region
The metropolitan district is densely populated and vibrant.
administrative area for managing public health and sanitation
The sanitary district improved the town's waste management.
Origin of district
Latin, districtus (drawn apart)
Terms with district included in their meaning
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city center
historical central district of a city
acr: District of Columbia
place where the US government is located
city district
outlying district of a city, often residential
neighborhood
district of a city with a unique character
place
the central business district in Australia
police
officer responsible for a police district
urban
in or towards the central business district
politics
electoral district in Canada
political district
district for administrative or electoral purposes
election map
district represented by elected officials
local supporters
the voters within a political district
district
area known for LGBTQ+ culture, community, and friendly businesses
voting district
city subdivision for voting purposes
police district
city subdivision under police jurisdiction
housing
district primarily for housing, not businesses
geography
residential district on the outskirts of a city
harbor area
district in a town by the water
province corner
southeastern Quebec district in Canada, known for scenery, visitors and townships
city district
area within a city where financial institutions are concentrated
district
area known for LGBTQ+ culture, community, and friendly businesses
education management
group that manages local public schools in a district
overseer
person who oversees schools in a district
urban
district in a city with shacks and huts
business
building or district where many companies buy and sell goods
Examples of district in a sentence
Each district has its own unique charm. The district held its annual festival last weekend. She was elected as the representative of the central district.
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- French:quartier, arrondissement, ...
- German:Bezirk, Stadtbezirk, ...
- Italian:quartiere, distretto, ...
- Spanish:distrito, ...
- Portuguese:bairro, ...
- Chinese:区域, 行政区, ...
- Japanese:地区, ...
- Arabic:حَيّ, مُقَاطَعَة, ...
- Hebrew:אֵזוֹר, ...
- Russian:район, ...
- Ukrainian:район, ...
- Hindi:क्षेत्र, जिला, ...
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