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