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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRegion
/ˈriː.dʒən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An area or division, especially part of a country or the world having definable characteristics but not always fixed boundaries.
"The Amazon rainforest is a vital region for biodiversity." - 2
A specific area of activity or interest.
"She specializes in the region of environmental science."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'regio' meaning a direction, line, or district, stemming from 'regere' (to rule or direct). It entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, initially denoting a kingdom, realm, or administrative district before expanding to general geographic areas.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Region" is said worldwide
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Région
Transliteration: ʁe.ʒjɔ̃
"La région de Provence est célèbre pour ses champs de lavande."
Region
Transliteration: ʁeˈɡiːo̯n
"Die Region Bayern ist bekannt für ihre Traditionen."
Regione
Transliteration: reˈdʒone
"La regione Toscana è famosa per il suo vino."
Región
Transliteration: reˈxjon
"La región andina es rica en cultura."
Região
Transliteration: ʁeˈʒiɐ̃w
"A região do Algarve é popular entre os turistas."
क्षेत्र
Transliteration: Kṣetra
"यह क्षेत्र कृषि के लिए उपयुक्त है।"
地区
Transliteration: Dìqū
"这个地区以其美丽的风景而闻名。"
지역
Transliteration: Jiyeok
"이 지역은 관광객들에게 인기가 많습니다."
地域
Transliteration: Chiiki
"この地域は自然が豊かです。"
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