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re·gion

region

 
 
pronunciation:
ri jn
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A region is a large area of land or space. Sometimes a region is one part of a country. Sometimes a region is one part of the whole world. A region can also be a part of outer space or the universe.
Isobel and her cousin talk differently because they are from different regions of the country.Antarctica is one of the coldest regions on earth.
synonyms:
area
definition 2: A region is an area of the earth's surface that has certain type of land and climate.
Polar bears live in the Arctic region.Many kinds of birds live in tropical regions.
synonyms:
area, zone
similar words:
belt, land
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  • regional:
    having to do with or belonging to a particular region.
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