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region Definition

re·gion (rē′jən)

noun

  1. a large and indefinite part of the surface of the earth; district
  2. a division of the world characterized by a specific kind of plant or animal life
  3. an area; place; space
  4. a particular part of the world or universe
  5. an administrative division of a country, as in Italy
  6. a sphere or realm, as of art or science
  7. a division or part of an organism, often called after its main part or organ the abdominal region
  8. 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

region Synonyms

region

n.

  1. An indefinite area

    country, district, territory, section, sector, province, zone, realm, vicinity, quarter, locale, locality, environs, precinct, county, neighborhood, terrain, domain, range.

  2. A limited area

    precinct, ward, quarter; see area 2.

  3. Scope

    sphere, province, realm; see field 4.

region Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • chromosome: The male-specific region of the human Y chromosome is a mosaic of discrete sequence classes.
  • brain: This is a region of the brain that is involved in using emotion to guide actions.
  • globe: Bark as Cloth Cloth made from beaten bark is found only in the tropical regions of the globe.

Converse of object

  • conserve: Two pairs of PCR primers were designed according to conserved regions of several published, whitefly-transmitted geminivirus sequences.
  • explore: The Far West of Nepal is one of the least explored regions of the Himalayas.
  • define: The United Reformed Church and the Methodist Church are partners in the Committee that is defining the regions.
  • dominate: It is close to the city of Arras and provided either side an opportunity to dominate the region.
  • select: If you are moving items you can select the destination region within the page.

Adjective modifier

  • Asia-Pacific: Finally, this report does not provide a comprehensive analysis of theater missile defenses in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • northern: Sheep dog handlers from the northern region will be competing for points to go forward to the English National.
  • polar: Parts of the polar regions are warming at a rate of two to three times the global average.
  • geographical: Target number 90 ( 30 per program ) from six geographical regions ( two per program ).
  • mountainous: Regions located near the tropics or in the mountainous regions are endowed with a temperate climate.
  • eastern: These are among the first mediation rooms in the Eastern region to be fitted out specifically with a view to mediation.

Modifies a noun

flag: Please click on a region flag to search for children's clothing which is in stock now in your chosen size.

Noun used with modifier

  • brain: Indeed, the brain is a large structure but many of brain regions affected by Parkinson's are very small.
  • mountain: You can get forecasts for four mountain regions at present.
  • Dordogne: It seems that every town in the Dordogne region is built on a cliff.
  • Wessex: The Wessex region is organizing a coastal tour in 2000.
  • wine: The wine list merits particular mention, with vintages from every wine region of the world.