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| ar·ron·disse·ment [ ə róndissmənt, ə róndiss mòN ] (plural ar·ron·disse·ments [ ə róndissmənt, ə róndiss mòN ]) |
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1. subdivision of French administrative district: an administrative area in France that is a major subdivision of an administrative district
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2. area of French city: an administrative area in some large cities in France, including Paris
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| [Early 19th century. < French< arrondiss-, stem of arrondir "make round"] |
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