Regions: meaning, definitions and examples

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regions

 

[ หˆriหdส’ษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น regiรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคทเฅ‡เคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Regionen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ wilayah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะณั–ะพะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ regiony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅœฐๅŸŸ (ใกใ„ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉgions

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ regiones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรถlgeler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์—ญ (jiyeok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุงุทู‚ (manatiq)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ regiony

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ regiรณny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฐๅŒบ (dรฌqลซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ regije

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒ’แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜ (regionebi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ regionlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ regiones

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,555, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.