region
region definition
re·gion (rē′jən)
noun
- a large and indefinite part of the surface of the earth; district
- a division of the world characterized by a specific kind of plant or animal life
- an area; place; space
- a particular part of the world or universe
- an administrative division of a country, as in Italy
- a sphere or realm, as of art or science
- a division or part of an organism, often called after its main part or organ the abdominal region
- any of the levels used to describe the atmosphere or ocean
Etymology: ME regioun < Anglo-Fr regiun < OFr region < L regio < regere, to rule: see right
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