DISTRICT - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

Categories: Region

Synonyms

Dominion, Territory, District, Zone, Territorial dominion

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "district" comes from Latin districtus, which comes from Medieval Latin districtus, which was borrowed from French district.

🧩 Fun Fact

Latin's grammatical structure influenced how English speakers think about verb tenses and cases.

➡️ Words that Start with DI

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Words that End with CT ⬅️

Indict Indirect Indistinct Induct Inexact Infarct Infect Inflect Inflict Infract Instinct Instruct