Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tract
noun
/trækt/
Definition
A tract is a defined area of land or a region with a specific purpose or characteristic.
Examples
- The forest tract was preserved as a nature reserve.
- He handed out a tract about environmental conservation.
- They purchased a tract of land for their new home.
Meaning
In a broader sense, it can also refer to a short treatise or pamphlet, usually on a religious or political topic.
Synonyms
- parcel
- land
- region
- area
- tractate