Westminster

(west-min's tur,) a city of England, co. Middle sex, constituting the W. division, or court quarter, of London the metropolis. Within its limits are the famous Abbey of same name, the royal palaces, public parks, Houses of Parliament, Government offices, ., and the entire West End (so called), embracing the fashionable di sts. of Belgravia, May fair, Tyburnia, and Pimlico. Pop. 246 413. [s. 956]