districts

noungeographical area

Synonyms for districts

noun geographical area

Antonyms for districts

whole

Word Origin & History

1610s, "territory under the jurisdiction of a lord or officer," from French district (16c.), from Medieval Latin districtus "restraining of offenders, jurisdiction," then under the feudal system "area of jurisdiction," noun use of past participle of Latin distringere "hinder, detain" (see distress). Used vaguely of "any tract of land" from 1712. District attorney attested by 1789, American English.

Example Sentences for districts

It was not seen in the districts where wealth and enjoyment reigned.

There were also four Siberian districts, making twelve in all.

The history of Sutherland, as a county, differs from all our other Highland districts.

For they must watch over the districts assigned to them, and also act as judges.

There are districts where it runs to ten shillings in the pound.

They will not work in their own districts, nor for their friends, the small farmers.

Other districts have in this way been despoiled to some extent of their proper meed of honour.

The heavy interest charges of other districts are thus avoided.

You must not imagine that there are no inhabitants in these districts.

In districts when there is sufficient moisture, it can be cut every two months.