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US/ˈdɪs.trɪkt/
UK/ˈdɪs.trɪkt/
an area of a town or country, often with its own character or official borders
In context
District 1 is the busiest and most expensive part of Ho Chi Minh City.
The old financial district is full of banks and tall office buildings.
She grew up in a quiet rural district far from the capital.
Words that go with district
noun + noun
- business districtthe part of a city with many officesMost banks have their head offices in the central business district.
- school districtan area whose schools are run by one local authorityThey moved to a house in a good school district.
- shopping districtan area of a city with many shopsThe old town's shopping district is crowded during the holidays.
adjective + noun
- financial districtthe area of a city where banks and finance firms areThe financial district is quiet on weekends.
- residential districtan area where mostly homes are builtWe found a quiet apartment in a residential district.