plural regions
1
: a part of a country, of the world, etc., that is different or separate from other parts in some way
The bird returns to this region every year.
The plant grows in tropical regions. [=areas]
He's the company sales manager for the entire Southwest region.
—often + ofthe agricultural/coastal/mountainous regions of the country
the Amazon region of South America
the desert regions of the world
the winemaking regions of France
the unknown regions of outer space
2
: a place on your body : an area that is near a specified part of your body
She has a pain in the lower back region.
—often + ofHe felt a pain in the region [=vicinity] of his heart.
3
British
: the parts of a country that are not close to the capital city
attempts to go outside of London and stimulate cultural life in the regions
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“Region.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/region. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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