Region

/ɹˈiːd‍ʒən/

/ˈɹidʒən/

Region

a large area of land or of the world with specific characteristics, which is usually borderless

synonyms : part

a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve

synonyms : area

a large indefinite location on the surface of the Earth

a knowledge domain that you are interested in or are communicating about

synonyms : realm

the approximate amount of something (usually used prepositionally as in `in the region of')

Examples

1. The region produces over 50 per cent of the country's wheat.

2. The region is known for frequent tornado occurrences.

3. The southeast region is known for its tropical climate.

4. The entire region has been in the grip of a terrible drought.