precinct
pre
ˈpri
pri
cinct
ˌsɪnk
sink
/pɹˈiːsɪŋkt/

Definition & Meaning of "precinct"in English

Precinct
01

a commercial area in a city or a town that is closed to traffic

Examples
The shopping precinct was bustling with pedestrians enjoying the car-free environment.
02

an enclosed or clearly defined area of a building or place

Examples
The historical precinct of the castle was open to visitors for guided tours.
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