subdistrict
[ suhb-dis-trikt ]
/ ˈsʌbˌdɪs trɪkt /
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noun
a division of a district.
verb (used with object)
to divide into subdistricts.
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Words nearby subdistrict
subderivative, subdermal, subdiaconal, subdiaconate, subdigastric node, subdistrict, subdivide, subdivision, subdominant, subdual, subduct
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Example sentences from the Web for subdistrict
If Measure C gets through, candidates for San Diego Unified School Board would only run in their subdistricts in both the primary and general elections.
Now — unlike most any other election process — candidates for the school board first run in their own subdistrict during the primary, but then have to face voters citywide in the general election.
Some unions, such as the United Mine Workers, have a fourth division or subdistrict, but this is not the general practice.
The Armies of Labor|Samuel P. Orth
British Dictionary definitions for subdistrict
subdistrict
/ (ˈsʌbˌdɪstrɪkt) /
noun
- a smaller part of a larger area marked off for administrative or other purposes
- (as modifier)subdistrict regional police
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