Meaning ofprecinctin English

Noun

1. a police district with its own station; under specific jurisdiction
   The police officer was assigned to the local precinct.
2. a voting district within a city
   The voters in this precinct will elect a new representative.
3. a subdivision of a city for voting and government representation
   The city is divided into several precincts for administrative purposes.
4. an enclosed area with defined limits; marked by walls
   The ancient temple was surrounded by a high wall that marked the precinct.
5. the surrounding area of a place; environs
   The tourists got lost in the precinct of the old castle.