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| arrondissement [ a róN deess móN ] (plural arrondissements [ a róN deess móN ]) |
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1. subdivision of French department: an administrative area in France that is the largest subdivision of a department
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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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