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10 Language-to-English DictionariesZone
/zoʊn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic.
"The city has a designated quiet zone where noise is restricted." - 2
A space or area that is marked off for a specific purpose.
"The playground is a safe zone for children to play."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'zone' originates from the Greek word 'zōnē', meaning 'girdle' or 'belt', which referred to a band or area. It evolved through Latin and Old French before entering the English language in the late Middle Ages, where it came to denote a specific area or region.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Zone" is said worldwide
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zone
Transliteration: zon
"Cette zone est réservée aux piétons."
Zone
Transliteration: tsone
"Diese Zone ist für Fußgänger reserviert."
zona
Transliteration: dzo-na
"Questa zona è riservata ai pedoni."
zona
Transliteration: θona
"Esta zona está reservada para peatones."
zona
Transliteration: zoh-nah
"Esta zona é reservada para pedestres."
क्षेत्र
Transliteration: kshetra
"यह क्षेत्र पैदल चलने वालों के लिए सुरक्षित है।"
区域
Transliteration: qūyù
"这个区域是为行人保留的。"
구역
Transliteration: guyeok
"이 구역은 보행자를 위해 예약되어 있습니다."
ゾーン
Transliteration: zōn
"このゾーンは歩行者専用です。"
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