Meanings
proper noun
alternative 3-1-1
- CanadaUScommunicationsThe telephonic service for accessing some local government services, depending on the jurisdiction.
Origin
Based on the telephone number used in North America to obtain local governmental services.
Full word history & related roots →Translations
French 311
- 311government services access number
German 115
- 115government services access number
Spanish 311
- 311government services access number
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APA
311. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/311
MLA
“311.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/311. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “311,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/311.
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