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.

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