Region — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈrē-jən/ re·gion

Meaning & Definition of Region

Region (noun)

  1. an administrative area, division, or district; especially, the basic administrative unit for local government in Scotland
  2. an indefinite area of the world or universe
  3. a broad geographic area distinguished by similar features

Region (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a part or portion having no fixed boundaries

    "if you look in the upper left region of the sky, you can see the constellation Orion"

    similar: area, demesne, field, zone
    related: corner, section, locale, locality, location, locus, place, point, position, site, space, spot

  2. a broad geographical area

    "corn is mostly grown in the central regions of the country"

    similar: belt, corridor, land, neck, part(s), tract, zone
    related: district, domain, latitude(s), range, realm, terrain, territory, neighborhood, vicinity

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Region

The most common words with a similar meaning to Region:

area, demesne, field, zone, belt, corridor, land, neck, part(s), tract

Related Words for Region

corner, section, locale, locality, location, locus, place, point, position, site, space, spot, district, domain, latitude(s), range, realm, terrain, territory, neighborhood, vicinity

Origin & Etymology of Region

Middle English regioun, from Anglo-French regiun, from Latin region-, regio line, direction, area, from regere to direct

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Region

Words & Phrases Containing Region

critical region, D region, E region, F region, (somewhere) in the region of

Frequently Asked Questions about Region

What does "Region" mean?

"Region" means an administrative area, division, or district; especially, the basic administrative unit for local government in Scotland. As a noun, it is defined as: an administrative area, division, or district; especially, the basic administrative unit for local government in Scotland. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Region"?

Other words for "Region" include area, demesne, field, zone, belt, corridor, land and neck. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Region" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Region"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Region". Common alternatives include area, demesne, field, zone, belt, corridor, land, neck, part(s) and tract.

How do you use "Region" in a sentence?

Examples of "Region" in a sentence: "if you look in the upper left region of the sky, you can see the constellation Orion"; "corn is mostly grown in the central regions of the country".

Is "Region" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Region" is a noun.

Is "Region" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Region" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Region"?

"Region" is pronounced /ˈrē-jən/ and divided into syllables as re·gion.

What is the origin of the word "Region"?

"Region" comes from Middle English regioun, from Anglo-French regiun, from Latin region-, regio line, direction, area, from regere to direct. First known use: 14th century.