"district" meaning in English

See district in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈdɪstrɪkt/ Audio: en-us-district.ogg [US] Forms: district [singular], districts [plural]
enPR: dĭs′trĭkt Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A district is an area of land that shares certain characteristics.
    Sense id: simple-district-en-noun---vjnhs9
  2. A district is an area of land that is defined for political reasons such as elections or administration.
    Sense id: simple-district-en-noun-aS8kIcIk
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    },
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        {
          "text": "Roppongi and Kabukicho are Tokyo's main entertainment districts."
        },
        {
          "text": "The lake district is one of England's most beautiful areas."
        }
      ],
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        "A district is an area of land that shares certain characteristics."
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      "categories": [],
      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "Washington is located in the District of Columbia."
        }
      ],
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        "A district is an area of land that is defined for political reasons such as elections or administration."
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    },
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      "ipa": "/ˈdɪstrɪkt/"
    },
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    },
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      ]
    }
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        {
          "text": "Roppongi and Kabukicho are Tokyo's main entertainment districts."
        },
        {
          "text": "The lake district is one of England's most beautiful areas."
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