district
Translation
district, area, region, precinct
Examples
She lives in the financial district of the city.
She lives in the financial district of the city.
He is the representative for this electoral district.
He is the representative for this electoral district.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) ((adjective)) ((district)) a particular type of area This is the main shopping district.
Similar Words
Synonyms: area, region, zone, neighborhood
Etymology
From Latin 'districtus', meaning 'area of jurisdiction', from 'dis-' (apart) + 'stringere' (to draw tight).
Memory Tips
Imagine a map with 'strict' lines drawn on it to create different districts.