district
/ˈdɪstrɪkt/
noun
- An area or region of a city, state, or country that has official boundaries, often for government, voting, or administrative purposes.
- The school district covers several small towns.
- Each congressional district elects one representative.
- She lives in the historic district of the city.
- A part of a city or town with a particular character or purpose.
- We walked through the shopping district looking for a gift.
- The arts district has many galleries and theaters.
- The financial district is full of tall office buildings.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or serving a district.
- She works for the district health department.
- The district attorney announced the charges.
- The district manager visited all the local stores.