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noun / verb

district

DIS-trikt/ˈdɪstrɪkt/

An area set apart for a particular purpose, or the act of dividing land into such areas.

The map divides the city into colored districts.

A simple city map is divided into clearly bounded colored administrative districts.
Etymology
diLatinapart
+strictLatinto draw tight, bind

The elements meaning “apart” and “draw tight” formed a verb that also meant “compel or coerce.” Its noun shifted from jurisdiction to the territory under that authority, then to an area marked off for a purpose.

In context

MS NOW4:14
Columbia is in the district, and if you win, you'll be representing them in Congress.
Mamdani endorses primary challenger over Democratic incumbent in House race

More examples

  • The planners districted the new territory.
  • Several districts shared a school.
  • They have districted the area for administration.

Forms

district · districts · districted · districting

Similar words

zone
An area designated for a purpose or shared feature.
region
A broader area not necessarily formally divided.