region

noun
UK: /ˈriː.dʒən/
US: /ˈriː.dʒən/

  1. A particular area or part of a country or the world.

    1. This region has a warm climate all year round, so we decided to move.
    2. The Amazon region is known for its rainforests and diverse wildlife that attracts many tourists.

  2. An area of the body.

    1. She felt a sharp pain in her lower back region after the workout.
    2. Doctors examined the affected region of his leg carefully, checking for any signs of infection.

  3. A part of a town, city, area, or country.

    1. The western region of the city is known for its historical buildings.
    2. Property values in the coastal region have increased significantly in recent years, due to the high demand.

Synonyms

zone territory district province area

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "region" in English means: A particular area or part of a country or the world., An area of the body., A part of a town, city, area, or country..

The phonetic transcription of "region" is /ˈriː.dʒən/ in British English and /ˈriː.dʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "region": zone, territory, district, province, area.

Example usage of "region": "This region has a warm climate all year round, so we decided to move.". More examples on the page.