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Downing Street

/ˌdaʊnɪŋ ˈstrit/
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Definitions of Downing Street
  1. noun
    the British government
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    type of:
    authorities, government, regime
    the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
  2. noun
    a street of Westminster in London
    “the Prime Minister lives at No. 10 Downing Street
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    example of:
    street
    a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
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