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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries地域
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Chiiki
"この地域は自然が豊かです。"
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
The word 'region' originates from the Latin 'regio', meaning 'direction' or 'district'. It evolved through Middle French 'region', maintaining its association with geographical areas, and has been used in English since the late 14th century.
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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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