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Precinct - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A precinct is a defined area within a city or town, often used for administrative or voting purposes. It can also refer to a district policed by a specific law enforcement unit.

precinct

/ˈpriːsɪŋkt/ /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

Definition:

A defined area, often for administrative or voting purposes, or a district within a city.

Synonyms:

district, zone, sector, ward, division

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

whole, entirety

Common Collocations:

police precinct, voting precinct, shopping precinct, electoral precinct, urban precinct

Derivatives:

precincts (plural), precinctual (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "precinct" to refer to a specific administrative or geographical division within a larger area.

Common Phrases:

within the precincts of, outside the precinct, precinct boundaries

Etymology:

From Latin *praecinctum* (enclosure), via Old French *precincte* (boundary).

Examples:

  • 1. The police station is in the downtown precinct.
  • 2. She voted at her local precinct yesterday.
  • 3. The shopping precinct was busy on Saturday.
  • 4. The school falls within the city’s northern precinct.

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