Definition

Noun 1. A boundary separating two districts: The "district line" refers to the official or recognized dividing line between two administrative or geographical districts. This can apply to political boundaries (like between electoral or school districts), municipal boundaries (between city districts or boroughs), or other defined administrative areas.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The new housing development sits right on the district line, so it's unclear which school the children will attend.
  • The city council debated moving the district line to better reflect population changes.
  • His store is just over the district line, putting it in a different tax jurisdiction.

Advanced Usage

• "to cross the district line": To go from one district into another.
  • Many residents cross the district line daily to get to work.

Variants and Related Words

• Boundary line (n): A more general term for any dividing line.
• Border (n): Often used for larger divisions, like between countries or states, but can also apply to districts.
• Demarcation line (n): A formal term for a line marking a boundary.

Synonyms

• Boundary
• Dividing line
• Border

Related Phrases

• District boundary: A synonymous phrase often used in official or legal contexts.
  • The property survey clearly marks the district boundary.

Noun

1. the boundary between two districts