District
WordNet

noun


(1)   A region marked off for administrative or other purposes

verb


(2)   Regulate housing in; of certain areas of towns
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Etymology


From < < , pp. of < + .

Noun



  1. An administrative division of an area.
    the Soho district of London
  2. An area or region marked by some distinguishing feature.
    the Lake District in Cumbria
 
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