Significat

1. An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.
2. The general area surrounding a place, environs.
3. A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.
4. A subdivision of a city under the jurisdiction of a specific group of police; the police station situated in that district.
5. A subdivision of a city or other locality for the purposes of voting and representation in local government. In cities, precincts may be grouped into wards.
6. A district over which someone or some body of people has control in general; province, sphere of control.
7. A surrounding boundary or limit.