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official district

[/əˈfɪʃəl ˈdɪstrɪkt/]
nounpl: official districts
distrito oficial
1. A geographical area or administrative division officially recognized and designated by government authorities
The official district encompasses three neighborhoods and serves a population of 50,000 residents.
O distrito oficial abrange três bairros e atende uma população de 50 mil habitantes.
2. A designated area where specific governmental or administrative functions are conducted
The official district for business licensing is located downtown.
O distrito oficial para licenciamento comercial fica no centro da cidade.
Synonyms
administrative districtdesignated districtofficial zoneauthorized area
Antonyms
unofficial areaundesignated zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
distrito oficial
Standard usage in Brazilian administrative contexts
São Paulo
distrito administrativo
Often used interchangeably in São Paulo municipalities
Portugal
distrito oficial
Traditional term used in Portuguese administrative divisions

Related Idioms & Phrases

within official district boundaries
outside the official district
establish an official district
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