Regions: meaning, definitions and examples

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regions

[ ˈriːdʒənz ]

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geography

A specific area or district, especially with reference to its physical features, boundaries, or administrative divisions.

Synonyms

area, territory, zone

Examples of usage

The Amazon region is known for its diverse wildlife.
She grew up in the mountainous region of the country.
They are conducting research in the Arctic region.

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politics

An area of a country or the world that has a particular quality or feature, or is known for a particular activity.

Synonyms

area, district, sector

Examples of usage

The wine region of France is famous for its vineyards.
This is the region of the world where the conflict is most intense.
The Silicon Valley region is known for its tech industry.

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anatomy

An area of the body having a specific characteristic or function.

Synonyms

area, section, zone

Examples of usage

The abdominal region is located below the ribs.
He felt pain in the lumbar region of his back.
The thoracic region includes the chest area.

Translations

Translations of the word "regions" in other languages:

🇵🇹 regiões

🇮🇳 क्षेत्र

🇩🇪 Regionen

🇮🇩 wilayah

🇺🇦 регіони

🇵🇱 regiony

🇯🇵 地域 (ちいき)

🇫🇷 régions

🇪🇸 regiones

🇹🇷 bölgeler

🇰🇷 지역 (jiyeok)

🇸🇦 مناطق (manatiq)

🇨🇿 regiony

🇸🇰 regióny

🇨🇳 地区 (dìqū)

🇸🇮 regije

🇮🇸 svæði

🇰🇿 аймақтар

🇬🇪 რეგიონები (regionebi)

🇦🇿 regionlar

🇲🇽 regiones

Word origin

The word 'regions' has its origin in Middle English, derived from the Old French 'region' and the Latin 'regio', meaning 'a direction, boundary, or district'. The concept of regions has been an integral part of human geography for centuries, helping to define areas based on various criteria such as physical features, cultural attributes, or administrative boundaries.

See also: regional, regionalism, regionally.