Meaning of the word "red-light district" in English

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red-light district

US /ˈrɛdˌlaɪt ˈdɪstrɪkt/
UK /ˈrɛdˌlaɪt ˈdɪstrɪkt/
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Noun

1.

an area of a town or city containing many brothels, strip clubs, and other sex-oriented businesses

Example:
The old port area used to be a notorious red-light district.
Tourists are often warned to avoid the city's red-light district at night.
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