region

re-gion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

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

  2. 2.

    An administrative district of a city or country.

  3. 3.

    A part of the body, especially around or near an organ.

  4. 4.

    An area or sphere of activity or interest.

Forms

plural: regions

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    in the region of — Approximately.
  • •
    uncharted region — An unexplored area.
  • •
    regional differences — Variations between areas.

Related words

See also: area, district, territory, zone
Synonyms: area, district, territory, zone

Etymology

From Old French region, from Latin regio ("direction, boundary, district, region"), from regere ("to direct, rule").