region Meaning & Definition
What Does Region Mean?
Region is used as a noun meaning 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. It is also used to mean An administrative subdivision of a city, a territory, a country. Such a division of the city of Rome and of the territory about Rome, of which the number varied at different times; a district, quarter, or ward. An administrative subdivision of the European Union. A subnational region of Chile; equivalent to province. Ellipsis of regional municipality, a county-level municipality. Ellipsis of administrative region. A subprovincial region of Quebec; the primary level subdivision; a prefecture.
Region in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɹiːd͡ʒən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | domain, realm and part |
| Plural | regions |
Region Definition (Noun)
- 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.
the equatorial regions
- An administrative subdivision of a city, a territory, a country. Such a division of the city of Rome and of the territory about Rome, of which the number varied at different times; a district, quarter, or ward. An administrative subdivision of the European Union. A subnational region of Chile; equivalent to province. Ellipsis of regional municipality, a county-level municipality. Ellipsis of administrative region. A subprovincial region of Quebec; the primary level subdivision; a prefecture.
- Such a division of the city of Rome and of the territory about Rome, of which the number varied at different times; a district, quarter, or ward.
- An administrative subdivision of the European Union.
- A subnational region of Chile; equivalent to province.
- Ellipsis of regional municipality, a county-level municipality.
- Ellipsis of administrative region. A subprovincial region of Quebec; the primary level subdivision; a prefecture.
- A subprovincial region of Quebec; the primary level subdivision; a prefecture.
- The inhabitants of a region or district of a country.
- A place in or a part of the body in any way indicated.
the abdominal regions
- An approximate range.
The average age of the club's members is in the region of 35.
- Place; rank; station; dignity.
- The space from the earth's surface out to the orbit of the moon: properly called the elemental region.
Noun
- An administrative subdivision of a city, a territory, a country.
Synonyms of Region
Region synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Region
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Region in a Sentence
the equatorial regions
the temperate regions
the polar regions
the upper regions of the atmosphere
the abdominal regions
The average age of the club's members is in the region of 35.
Word Forms & Grammar
region (plural regions)
Words That Rhyme With Region
Origin of Region
From Middle English regioun, from Anglo-Norman regiun, from Latin regiō, from regō. Doublet of regio.
Pronouncing Region
Region is pronounced //ˈɹiːd͡ʒən// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Region
What part of speech is region?
Region is a noun.
What is another word for region?
Close synonyms of region are domain, realm and part. See the full list of region synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of region?
The plural of region is regions.