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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRecreation Area
/ˌriː.krɪˈeɪ.ʃən ˈɛəriə/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 'recreation' originates from the Latin 'recreatio', meaning 'refreshment' or 'restoration', which evolved through Old French before entering English in the late Middle Ages. 'Area' comes from the Latin 'area', meaning 'open space' or 'exposed surface', which has been used in English since the 14th century.
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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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