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Definition of region
1 : an administrative area, division, or district; especially : the basic administrative unit for local government in Scotland
2a : an indefinite area of the world or universeb : a broad geographic area distinguished by similar featuresc (1) : a major world area that supports a characteristic fauna (2) : an area characterized by the prevalence of one or more vegetational climax types
3a : any of the major subdivisions into which the body or one of its parts is divisibleb : an indefinite area surrounding a specified body part a pain in the region of the heart
4 : a sphere of activity or interest : field
5 : any of the zones into which the atmosphere is divided according to height or the sea according to depth
6 : an open connected set together with none, some, or all of the points on its boundary a simple closed curve divides a plane into two regions
From the M-W Editors
Examples of region in a Sentence
The bird returns to this region every year.
He's the company sales manager for the entire Southwest region.
She has a pain in the lower back region.
attempts to go outside of London and stimulate cultural life in the regions
Recent Examples of region from the Web
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This is strange because Uganda has one of the most progressive refugee policies in the region.
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Many train stations in the region double as shelters, and most large buildings have underground parking garages where people fleeing artillery attacks can seek cover.
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Mosul’s university, once home to the region’s best engineering college, lies destroyed and abandoned.
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Depending upon the region, the beverage was sweetened with molasses or maple syrup.
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Porto Heli, situated in the rich agricultural region of Argolida, is a foodie paradise and locavore's dream.
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The Miz also hails from Ohio...and has made quite a mark in the pro wrestling field...and his dad has a best sub in the region. Wrestlers.
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Two Japanese workers died, neighboring towns were contaminated with radiation, and industries essential to the region’s economy were disrupted.
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SÃO PAULO—Brazilian sugar mills in the country’s center-south region crushed more cane in the first half of June compared with a year earlier, according to industry group Unica.
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Origin and Etymology of region
Middle English regioun, from Anglo-French regiun, from Latin region-, regio line, direction, area, from regere to direct
Other Government and Politics Terms
REGION Defined for English Language Learners
region
playDefinition of region for English Language Learners
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: a part of a country, of the world, etc., that is different or separate from other parts in some way
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: a place on your body : an area that is near a specified part of your body
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the regions : the parts of a country that are not close to the capital city
REGION Defined for Kids
Medical Dictionary
region
playMedical Definition of region
1: any of the major subdivisions into which the body or one of its parts is divisible the nine regions of the abdomen
2: an indefinite area surrounding a specified body part a pain in the region of the heart
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