District of Columbia

geographical name District of Co·lum·bia \kə-ˈləm-bē-ə\

Definition of DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

federal district E United States coextensive with city of Washington area 69 square miles (179 square kilometers), pop 601,723

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Defined for Kids

geographical name District of Co·lum·bia \kə-ˈləm-bē-ə\

federal district E U.S. having the same boundaries as the city of Washington

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