district
US /ˈdɪs.trɪkt/
UK /ˈdɪs.trɪkt/
1.
district, wijk
an area of a country or city, especially one regarded as a distinct unit because of a particular characteristic or use
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The business district is bustling with activity.
Het zakelijke district bruist van activiteit.
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She lives in the historic district of the city.
Ze woont in het historische district van de stad.
2.
bestuurlijk district, gemeente
an administrative division of a city or country
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The city is divided into several electoral districts.
De stad is verdeeld in verschillende kiesdistricten.
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Each district has its own local government.
Elk district heeft zijn eigen lokale overheid.