Precincts Meaning in English
word · lemma: precinct
Definition
'Precincts' are areas with official boundaries, such as voting districts, police districts, or the grounds around a building (especially a church or college).
Usage & Nuances
Often used in the plural. In the U.S., commonly refers to voting or police districts; in the UK, can also mean areas around buildings. Collocates with 'police precincts', 'voting precincts', 'college precincts'. Not used for ordinary neighborhoods.
Example Sentences
The college precincts are quiet at night.
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People waited in long lines outside the voting precincts.
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There are two police precincts in our city.
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Journalists were not allowed into the church precincts during the ceremony.
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Many crimes were reported within the downtown precincts last year.
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The old market is located within the ancient city precincts.
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