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District Definition, Examples & Usage Guide (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：administrative subdivision (district)
district
/ˈdɪstrɪkt/
n.
An official section of a city or country, often for government purposes.
administrative subdivision
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/ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv ˌsʌbdɪˈvɪʒən/
n.
A defined area within a country or city, established for governance, voting, or administrative purposes.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'districtus' (past participle of 'distringere' meaning 'to pull apart'), from 'dis-' (apart) + 'stringere' (to draw tight).
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'DIS-TRICT' to remember the word 'tract' (area) that is divided (dis-) into separate zones.
📖 Example
My voting district has three polling stations, so it's easy to find one near home.
My voting district has three polling stations, so it's easy to find one near home.
🔗 Collocations
residential district – An area primarily used for housing
electoral district – A geographic area represented by a legislator
judicial district – A geographical division for a court's jurisdiction
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
whole (n.) – The entire area without subdivisions
unorganized territory (n.) – A region without formal administrative boundaries
🌱 Derivatives
districting (n.) – The process of dividing into districts
districtwide (adj.) – Extending throughout a district
📖 Cultural Story
Originating in medieval Latin as 'districtus' for a territory under a lord's jurisdiction, the term evolved in English to denote any officially defined area for administrative or electoral purposes.
Meaning 2：specialized zone (district)
district
/ˈdɪstrɪkt/
n.
An area within a city that has its own particular character or purpose.
specialized zone
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/ˈspɛʃəlaɪzd zoʊn/
n.
An area of a city known for a distinct character, activity, or commercial purpose, such as a shopping or entertainment district.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The main shopping district is always crowded on weekends, full of people and bright lights.
The main shopping district is always crowded on weekends, full of people and bright lights.
🔗 Collocations
shopping district – An area with many retail stores and commercial activity
entertainment district – A part of a city with theaters, restaurants, and nightlife venues
historic district – An area where old buildings are preserved for their cultural significance
🔄 Synonyms
quarter (n.) – A section of a city, often with a distinctive character (e.g., Latin Quarter)
neighborhood (n.) – A residential area within a city where people live and interact
precinct (n.) – A defined area within a city, sometimes for policing or local governance
🚫 Antonyms
rural area (n.) – Countryside region with low population density
suburb (n.) – A residential area on the outskirts of a city
🌱 Derivatives
districted (adj.) – Divided into districts
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