regions
word · lemma: region
Definition
Large areas of land, often with specific characteristics, borders, or features; can refer to parts within a country or the world.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to large geographical areas. Common in geography, business, and politics ("rural regions," "border regions"). Not used for very small areas—prefer 'district' or 'zone' for smaller divisions.
Spanish: regionesPortuguese (BR): regiõesPortuguese (PT): regiõesChinese (Simplified): 地区Chinese (Traditional): 地區Hindi: क्षेत्रोंArabic: مناطقBengali: অঞ্চলসমূহ - অঞ্চলগুলিRussian: регионыJapanese: 地域Vietnamese: vùngKorean: 지역Turkish: bölgelerUrdu: علاقےIndonesian: wilayah
Example Sentences
Some regions struggle with water shortages every year.
natural
Some regions are very cold in winter.
basic
Farmers in both regions grow rice.
basic
There are many different regions in the world.
basic
Tourists love exploring the mountain regions during summer.
natural
These two regions have very different cultures and traditions.
natural