EnglishEspañolFrançaisDeutschItalianoPortuguêsРусский日本語한국어العربيةहिन्दीTürkçe
🔍

Precinct

noun
/ˈpɹisɪŋkt/
Word Frequency: 1.4

Definitions

1.noun(chiefly in the plural) An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.
2.nounA pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.
3.noun(law enforcement) A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.
4.nounA subdivision of a city or town for the purposes of voting and representation in city or town government. In cities, precincts may be grouped into wards.

Synonyms

citydistrictarrondissementboroughcommissionershirecommissariatcommissarypolicedepartmentconstituencyneighbourhood

Rhymes With

distinctsuccinctindistinctlinkshrinkblinkthinkpink
🔗 Find words with "precinct" in A2Z Word Finder
The Daily Word NerdA new word, a puzzle, and a fun fact — free in your inbox every morning.
Free forever · unsubscribe anytime · all 14 newsletters
That email did not go through — please check it and try again.