District of Columbia

noun

1. a federal area in the eastern United States, on the Potomac, coextensive with the federal capital, Washington. 69 sq. mi. (179 sq. km). DC (for use with zip code), D.C.

District of Columbia

noun

1. Abbreviation: D.C..  DC. a federal district of the eastern US, coextensive with the federal capital, Washington. Pop: 564 326 (2003 est). Area: 178 sq km (69 sq miles)

District of Columbia

1. The district occupied entirely by Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States; bordered by Maryland to the north and Virginia to the south.

The District of Columbia was established by acts of Congress in 1790 and 1791 on a site selected by George Washington.

Example Sentences

Twelve Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia have sued to block the cuts, arguing that the new formula effectively penalizes jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

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Fraud was more common in places with greater price appreciation like California, the District of Columbia, Florida and Nevada.

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Glen Lee, chief financial officer of the District of Columbia, is warning the shutdown could place significant strain on the economy.

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He has pleaded not guilty to the charges and is due to stand trial at the District Court for the District of Columbia in April.

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All 50 US states, the District of Columbia, and the territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands have their own contingent of National Guard troops.

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