district
//ˈdɪstrɪkt//
Noun
districtsPlural
1
An area of a country, city, or town that has fixed boundaries and is used for official purposes such as administration or government.
The city is divided into several administrative districts.
2
A region or area with a particular characteristic or purpose.
The financial district is full of banks and offices.
Verb
1
To divide into districts or administrative areas.
The city was districted into five administrative zones.