district
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Synonyms: distract, distinct, strict, distrust, distraint, restrict, distrait, distich, destruct, astrict, distrest
Antonyms: distract, distinct, strict, distrust, distraint, restrict, distrait, distich, destruct, astrict, distrest
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Noun
- An [[administrative]] [[division]] of an [[area]].
- An area or [[region]] marked by some [[distinguishing]] [[feature]].
- {{lb|en|UK}} An [[administrative]] [[division]] of a [[county]] without the status of a [[borough]].
- {{lb|en|mining}} A specific, usually named area of the [[coalface]] where particular [[seam]]s are [[work]]ed.
Verb
- {{lb|en|transitive}} To divide into administrative or other [[#Noun|district]]s.
Adjective
- {{lb|en|obsolete}} [[rigorous]]; [[stringent]]; [[harsh]]
Proper noun
- {{lb|en|with determiner|informal}} The [[District of Columbia]], the federal district of the [[United States]].
- {{lb|en|with determiner|mostly local usage}} Any of numerous governmental districts.
- {{lb|en|rail}} The District Line of the [[London Underground]], originally known as the District Railway.
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