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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRecreation area
/ˌrɛk.riˈeɪ.ʃən ˈɛə.ri.ə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A designated space or location for recreational activities.
"The park features a large recreation area with picnic tables and sports facilities." - 2
A specific zone within a larger area that is set aside for leisure and enjoyment.
"The recreation area near the lake is perfect for families to enjoy a day outdoors."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'recreation', derived from Latin 'recreatio' (restoration, recovery) originating from 'recreare' (to create anew), and 'area', from Latin 'area' (vacant piece of ground). Together, the phrase emerged in modern urban planning and environmental management during the mid-20th century to designate specific zones allocated for leisure and outdoor activities.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Recreation area" is said worldwide
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zone de loisirs
Transliteration: zon də lweziʁ
"La zone de loisirs près du lac est idéale pour les familles."
Freizeitraum
Transliteration: fraɪ̯tsaɪ̯tʁaʊ̯m
"Der Freizeitraum im Park bietet viele Aktivitäten."
area ricreativa
Transliteration: ˈaːrea rikeˈrativa
"L'area ricreativa vicino al lago è perfetta per le famiglie."
área recreativa
Transliteration: ˈaɾea rekeɾaˈtiva
"El área recreativa cerca del lago es ideal para las familias."
área de recreação
Transliteration: ˈaɾeɐ dʒi ʁe.kɾe.aˈsɐ̃w
"A área de recreação perto do lago é perfeita para famílias."
मनोरंजन क्षेत्र
Transliteration: manoranjan kshetra
"झील के पास मनोरंजन क्षेत्र परिवारों के लिए आदर्श है।"
休闲区
Transliteration: xiūxián qū
"湖边的休闲区非常适合家庭。"
레크리에이션 구역
Transliteration: lekeurieisyeon guyeok
"호수 근처의 레크리에이션 구역은 가족에게 이상적입니다."
レクリエーションエリア
Transliteration: rekurieeshon eria
"湖の近くのレクリエーションエリアは家族に最適です。"
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