district
Translation
district, area, region
Examples
She lives in the financial district.
She lives in the financial district.
He is the representative for this district.
He is the representative for this district.
Grammar Patterns
a/the ... district a specific type of area The shopping district is busy on weekends.
Similar Words
Synonyms: area, region, neighborhood, zone
Etymology
From Latin `districtus` (area of jurisdiction), from `dis-` (apart) + `stringere` (to draw tight).
Memory Tips
Think of an area defined by 'strict' boundaries.