region
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- noun
- /ˈriːdʒən/
- It's an interesting region you have over here.
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Watch on YouTubeSo just in this region is kind of my comfort zone.
- So just in this region is kind of my comfort zone.
- And then you start going down into genuses or regions of being, if you prefer that language.
Examples
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Education reform is a critical issue in this region, impacting students' future opportunities.
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So what can you tell us about further plans for the region going forward?
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So we're basically looking at this particular region here, OK?
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So like the, the region I was in charge of was North America.
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And I was number one in my region for eight consecutive months.
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Focus on one country, region, or ethnic group at a time.
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This is clearly a moment of rapid change in the world... making it imperative for each region to stay competitive.
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Surprisingly, several early works on the region's history fail to mention her.
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All regressions include controls for regions, demographic information, human capital, and employer type.
Academic text (2017) -
Different kinds of saris, styles from different regions of India, and the colors!
Fiction book (1994)
Synonyms
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2.0
A subject people study, like biology or history
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An area of knowledge or activity like music
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An area of knowledge or activity, for example history and music
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An area that a person or group is responsible for
Compounds
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9.5
The lowest part of the ionosphere about 35 to 50 miles above Earth that bounces back low radio waves
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Part of the upper atmosphere 50 to 90 miles above Earth that reflects medium radio waves
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A region in southwest China in the Himalayas with its own local government and distinct culture
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A low coastal area in the southeastern United States near the Atlantic Ocean
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A region in central Kentucky with green bluegrass pastures and famous horse farms
A region in far northwest China that is home to many Uighur people
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8.1
An area of land and water that has its own types of plants and animals
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A high layer of the atmosphere about 90 to 600 miles above Earth that reflects radio waves for long-distance communication
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Etymology
Region comes from the Latin regio, from regere meaning 'to direct' or 'to rule'. When we speak of a region of thought or activity, we mean an area that is 'set apart' for that topic, which is why the word fits for fields of study or interest.