Precinct: meaning, definitions and examples

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precinct

 

[ ˈpriːsɪŋkt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

police

A district of a city or town as defined for police purposes.

Synonyms

area, district, zone

Examples of usage

  • The detectives were investigating a crime in the downtown precinct.
  • Officers patrolled the precinct to ensure safety in the neighborhood.
Context #2 | Noun

voting

An area defined for voting purposes, typically containing a polling place.

Synonyms

polling area, voting district

Examples of usage

  • Voters lined up outside the precinct to cast their ballots.
  • Each precinct has assigned voters based on their residential address.
Context #3 | Noun

military

A space or area within a building or group of buildings occupied by a specific group of people.

Synonyms

compound, enclosure, quarter

Examples of usage

  • The military personnel gathered in the designated precinct for briefing.
  • The precinct was secured by the soldiers for the high-level meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "precinct" in other languages:

🇵🇹 distrito

🇮🇳 इलाका

🇩🇪 Bezirk

🇮🇩 kecamatan

🇺🇦 дільниця

🇵🇱 dzielnica

🇯🇵 管区 (kanku)

🇫🇷 circonscription

🇪🇸 distrito

🇹🇷 bölge

🇰🇷 구역 (guyeok)

🇸🇦 منطقة

🇨🇿 okrsek

🇸🇰 obvod

🇨🇳 辖区 (xiáqū)

🇸🇮 okrožje

🇮🇸 umdæmi

🇰🇿 аумақ

🇬🇪 უბანი

🇦🇿 ərazi

🇲🇽 distrito

Word origin

The word 'precinct' originated from the Latin word 'praecinctus', which means 'encircled' or 'girded'. In ancient Rome, it referred to the surrounding area of a military camp. Over time, the meaning evolved to include defined areas within cities for various purposes like law enforcement, voting, and military operations. The concept of precincts has been integral to urban planning and governance throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,194, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.