Region: meaning, definitions and examples

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region

 

[ หˆriหdส’ษ™n ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

geography

An area, especially part of a country or the world having definable characteristics but not always fixed boundaries.

Synonyms

area, territory, zone

Examples of usage

  • The mountainous region of the country is known for its stunning views.
  • She grew up in a remote region of the Amazon rainforest.
Context #2 | Noun

politics

An administrative division of a country.

Synonyms

district, province, territory

Examples of usage

  • The Prime Minister visited the northern region to meet with local officials.
  • Each region has its own unique cultural identity.
Context #3 | Noun

biology

An area of the body or surface that has a particular quality or feature.

Synonyms

area, part, section

Examples of usage

  • The abdominal region is prone to certain types of infections.
  • The region around the wound showed signs of inflammation.
Context #4 | Noun

astronomy

A division of the celestial sphere, such as a constellation or a section of the sky.

Synonyms

area, portion, sector

Examples of usage

  • The Orion region is popular among stargazers.
  • Astronomers study different regions of the night sky.
Context #5 | Verb

formal

To divide or classify into regions.

Synonyms

classify, divide, segment

Examples of usage

  • The map is regioned according to different climate zones.
  • The data was regioned into distinct categories for analysis.

Translations

Translations of the word "region" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น regiรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคทเฅ‡เคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Region

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ wilayah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะณั–ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ region

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅœฐๅŸŸ (ใกใ„ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉgion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ regiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรถlge

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์—ญ (์ง€์—ญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุทู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ region

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ regiรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฐๅŒบ (dรฌqลซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ regija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนะผะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒ’แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ region

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ regiรณn

Etymology

The word 'region' has its origins in Middle English and Old French, ultimately derived from the Latin word 'regio' meaning 'direction' or 'boundary.' Over time, the term evolved to refer to a defined area with distinct characteristics. Regions play a crucial role in geography, politics, biology, and astronomy, shaping our understanding of the world around us.

Word Frequency Rank

At #653 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.