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REEJ-uh-n/ˈriːdʒən/

A region is a large area of a country or the world: a mountain region, the region around Lahore, regional differences. Area can be smaller; district is often official and local; zone is for special rules (a pedestrian zone). Regional is the adjective. In the region of = approximately (a price in the region of £50). Regional accent is a common speaking topic.

Meaning

A large area of a country or the world.

Examples

• “This region is famous for fruit.”
• “This region produces most of the country’s rice.”
• “Costs are in the region of two million pounds.”

Good to know

a mountain / coastal region. Adjective: regional. in the region of = about. Smaller: area / district.

Near in meaning

area

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