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precinct

noun
/ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

Meaning

A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.

Example Sentences

She went to vote at her local precinct.

Example Expressions

police precinct

Synonyms

district, zone, ward, division, territory

Antonyms

open area, countryside

Collocations

police precinct, voting precinct, electoral precinct, business precinct

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