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   district

   /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

   noun

   • 1. an area of a country or city, especially one characterized by a particular feature or activity: "an elegant shopping district"
   • ▪ a region defined for an administrative purpose: "a district health authority"
   • ▪ a division of a county or region that elects its own councillors.

   verb

   • 1. divide into areas: North American "the committee districted the city into blocks"

   Word Origin early 17th century (denoting the territory under the jurisdiction of a feudal lord): from French, from medieval Latin districtus ‘(territory of) jurisdiction’, from Latin distringere ‘draw apart’.

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2. www.propertyhowmuch.sg › singapore-districtsSingapore District Guide: Condos in District 1 - 28

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   2 days ago · OCR, CCR, RCR: The Singapore District Map, defined by URA, categorizes Singapore into 28 districts and 3 distinct regions. Learn more about the three main regions, districts of Singapore and how they impact prices here.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_English_districtsList of English districts - Wikipedia

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   6 days ago · List of English districts. This is a list of the 296 districts of England, a type of country subdivision governed by a local authority, that cover all of England. Most English districts are known as non-metropolitan districts and are found in non-metropolitan counties.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › school districtSchool district Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Sep 24, 2024 · The meaning of SCHOOL DISTRICT is a unit for administration of a public-school system often comprising several towns within a state.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_districts_in_IndiaList of districts in India - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · A district (zila), also known as revenue district is an administrative division of an Indian state or territory. In some cases, districts are further subdivided into sub-divisions, and in others directly into tehsils or talukas. As of 21 August 2024, there are a total of 800 districts in India.

6. www.britannica.com › topic › local-governmentLocal government | Definition, Examples, & Responsibilities

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   Sep 17, 2024 · local government, authority to determine and execute measures within a restricted area inside and smaller than a whole state. Some degree of local government characterizes every country in the world, although the degree is extremely significant.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_shopping_streets_andList of shopping streets and districts by city - Wikipedia

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   6 days ago · A shopping street or shopping district is a designated road or quarter of a city/town that is composed of individual retail establishments (such as stores, boutiques, restaurants, and shopping complexes). Such areas will typically be pedestrian-oriented, with street-side buildings, wide sidewalks, etc. [1][2]

8. www.britannica.com › topic › townTown | Definition, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

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   2 days ago · town, human settlement that is smaller than a city but bigger than a village. The word town comes from the Old English tūn, which had a variety of meanings, among them “enclosure” and “group of houses.”.