region

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈɹiːd͡ʒn̩/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Any considerable and connected part of a space or surface; specifically, a tract of land or sea of considerable but indefinite extent; a country; a district; in a broad sense, a place without special reference to location or extent but viewed as an entity for geographical, social or cultural reasons.

Example Sentences
  • the equatorial regions
2 Definition

An administrative subdivision of a city, a territory, a country.

3 Definition

The inhabitants of a region or district of a country.

4 Definition

A place in or a part of the body in any way indicated.

Example Sentences
  • the abdominal regions
5 Definition

Place; rank; station; dignity.

6 Definition

The space from the earth's surface out to the orbit of the moon: properly called the elemental region.