region
word
/ˈɹidʒən/
REE-juhn
/ɹˈiːdʒən/
REE-juhn
Definition
A region is a large area of land or part of a country, continent, or the world that has some characteristic in common.
Usage & Nuances
Common in geography, politics, and business. Collocates with 'mountain', 'urban', 'coastal', 'in the region of' (meaning 'about' a certain number). Slightly formal; 'area' is more general, 'region' often suggests boundaries or shared traits.
Spanish: regiónPortuguese (BR): regiãoPortuguese (PT): regiãoChinese (Simplified): 地区Chinese (Traditional): 地區Hindi: क्षेत्रArabic: منطقةBengali: অঞ্চল - এলাকাRussian: регион - областьJapanese: 地域 - 地方Vietnamese: khu vực - vùngKorean: 지역 - 구역Turkish: bölgeUrdu: علاقہ - خطہIndonesian: wilayah - daerah
Example Sentences
This region is famous for its apples.
basic
Many animals live in this region.
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The weather in this region is very cold in winter.
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I'm traveling to a remote region of the country next month.
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House prices in this region are in the region of $300,000.
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That food isn't common outside this region.
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