Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

subregion

noun
/sʌbˈriːdʒən/
Definition
A smaller region within a larger region that shares certain characteristics or features.
Examples
  • The Mediterranean subregion includes countries like Greece and Italy.
  • In ecology, the Amazon Basin can be divided into several subregions.
  • The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) aimed to improve trade within the subregion of North America.
Meaning
A subregion is often defined by geographic, cultural, economic, or political criteria.
Synonyms
  • Region
  • Area
  • Subdivision