District — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈdi-(ˌ)strikt/ dis·trict

Meaning & Definition of District

District (noun)

  1. a territorial division (as for administrative or electoral purposes)
  2. the basic administrative unit for local government in Northern Ireland
  3. an area, region, or section with a distinguishing character

District (verb)

  1. to divide or organize into districts

District (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature

    "Independence Hall in Philadelphia's historic district"

    similar: nabe, neighborhood, quarter, section
    related: belt, zone, department, division, part, precinct, ward, area, backyard, locality, place, region, barrio, enclave, ghetto, hood

Related Entry: District attorney (noun)

District attorney is a different word from District. The synonyms below are for district attorney, not for district.

  1. as in prosecutor, solicitor

    similar: prosecuting attorney, prosecutor, solicitor, advocate, attorney, attorney-at-law, counsel, counselor, counselor-at-law, lawyer, legal eagle, cocounsel, criminal lawyer, mouthpiece (slang), public defender, trial lawyer, jurist, lawgiver, lawmaker, legislator, solon, ambulance chaser, pettifogger, Philadelphia lawyer, shyster

Related Entry: District attorneys (noun)

District attorneys is a different word from District. The synonyms below are for district attorneys, not for district.

  1. as in prosecutors, solicitors

    similar: prosecuting attorneys, prosecutors, solicitors, advocates, attorneys, attorneys-at-law, counselors, counselors-at-law, counsels, lawyers, legal eagles, cocounsels, criminal lawyers, mouthpieces (slang), public defenders, trial lawyers, jurists, lawgivers, lawmakers, legislators, solons, ambulance chasers, pettifoggers, Philadelphia lawyers, shysters

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for District

The most common words with a similar meaning to District:

nabe, neighborhood, quarter, section

Related Words for District

belt, zone, department, division, part, precinct, ward, area, backyard, locality, place, region, barrio, enclave, ghetto, hood

Word Forms of District

Inflections: districted, districting, districts

Origin & Etymology of District

French, from Medieval Latin districtus jurisdiction, district, from distringere to distrain distrain

First known use: 1611

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for District

Words & Phrases Containing District

district attorney, district court, congressional district, federal district, federal district court, multimember district, school district

Frequently Asked Questions about District

What does "District" mean?

"District" means a territorial division (as for administrative or electoral purposes). As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a territorial division (as for administrative or electoral purposes).

What is another word for "District"?

Other words for "District" include nabe, neighborhood, quarter and section. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "District" you intend.

What are different ways to say "District"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "District". Common alternatives include nabe, neighborhood, quarter and section.

How do you use "District" in a sentence?

Examples of "District" in a sentence: "Independence Hall in Philadelphia's historic district".

Is "District" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"District" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "District" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "District" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "District"?

"District" is pronounced /ˈdi-(ˌ)strikt/ and divided into syllables as dis·trict.

What is the origin of the word "District"?

"District" comes from French, from Medieval Latin districtus jurisdiction, district, from distringere to distrain distrain. First known use: 1611.