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- pronunciation:
- ri
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A region is a large area of land or space. Sometimes a region is one part of a country. Sometimes a region is one part of the whole world. A region can also be a part of outer space or the universe.
Isobel and her cousin talk differently because they are from different regions of the country.Antarctica is one of the coldest regions on earth.- synonyms:
- area
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| definition 2: |
A region is an area of the earth's surface that has certain type of land and climate.
Polar bears live in the Arctic region.Many kinds of birds live in tropical regions.- synonyms:
- area, zone
- similar words:
- belt, land
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| related words: |
neighborhood, territory, ward, world |
The word region
contains the following part:
reg, rect, rig1
Latin
root
that means king, rule, guide; straight
  Example words:
correct, direct, direction, director, dirigible, erect, irregular, rectangle, regime, regiment, region, regular, regulate, regulation
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