A region is a large area of land that is different from other areas of land, for example because it is one of the different parts of a country with its own customs and characteristics, or because it has a particular geographical feature.
...a remote mountain region.
Synonyms: area, country, place, part More Synonyms of region
2. plural noun
The regions are the parts of a country that are not the capital city and its surrounding area.
[British]
...London and the regions.
Tax incentives would be used to attract firms to the regions, away from the capital.
3. countable noun
You can refer to a part of your body as a region.
...the pelvic region.
...the frontal region of the brain.
4.
See in the region of
More Synonyms of region
region in British English
(ˈriːdʒən)
noun
1.
any large, indefinite, and continuous part of a surface or space
2.
an area considered as a unit for geographical, functional, social, or cultural reasons
3.
an administrative division of a country
Tuscany is one of the regions of the Italian Republic
4.
a realm or sphere of activity or interest
5.
range, area, or scope
in what region is the price likely to be?
6.
a division or part of the body
the lumbar region
7.
(in Scotland from 1975 until 1996) any of the nine territorial divisions into which the mainland of Scotland was divided for purposes of local government; replaced in 1996 by council areas
See also islands council
Word origin
C14: from Latin regiō, from regere to govern
region in American English
(ˈridʒən)
noun
1.
a large and indefinite part of the surface of the earth; district
2.
a division of the world characterized by a specific kind of plant or animal life
3.
an area; place; space
4.
a particular part of the world or universe
5.
an administrative division of a country, as in Italy
6.
a sphere or realm, as of art or science
7.
a division or part of an organism, often called after its main part or organ
the abdominal region
8.
any of the levels used to describe the atmosphere or ocean
Word origin
ME regioun < Anglo-Fr regiun < OFr region < L regio < regere, to rule: see right
COBUILD Collocations
region
autonomous region
border region
breakaway region
coastal region
destabilize the region
eastern region
mountainous region
polar regions
remote region
wine region
Examples of 'region' in a sentence
region
This means similar schools in different regions get vastly different sums.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He bundled his family into his car and headed for the Kurdish autonomous region to the north.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
As then, on offer now is a federal unification of two largely autonomous regions.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The so-called city region party was one of the few branches that had comprised more than one seat.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It wants councils, trade associations and unions to be given a role in deciding which skills are needed in different regions.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The content came from many different regions and the job of pulling it all together was huge.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The test employs the inferior frontal regions of the brain.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
You can almost feel the reward regions of the brain firing up.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
In the more rugged eastern part of the region it is a different story.
Jepson, Tim Umbria - the green heart of Italy (1989)
Councils in some regions said that they had already used almost half of their salt supplies.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It is a pleasant place and capital of the region.
The Sun (2013)
Roughly half of this can be traced back to the autonomous regions.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
School funding is also not sufficiently different across regions to explain the difference.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The method involves revving up regions of the brain with gentle electrical or magnetic fields.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Few of them feel part of a region.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Doha is also fast becoming the mediation capital of the region.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He has failed to grasp the issue of autonomous regions within countries wishing to gain independence.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Each region offers different monsters and quests.
The Sun (2012)
It is time to give city and county regions the powers and resources they need to promote growth.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We sat in a conference room discussing areas in our region that would be ideal for new church plants.
Christianity Today (2000)
With uncanny instinct they have ducked out of the herding area into a region where hunting is almost totally banned.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It will be a welcome boost for a city and a region that has been hit hard by the financial crisis.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Work at another well in the Kurdish region had to be suspended because of the conflict there.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Further progress will need more good news from the Kurdish region.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
When these nerve fibres are found in clusters in the frontal and temporal regions of the brain they are frequently loaded with aluminium.
Holford, Patrick The Family Nutrition Workbook (1988)
The Kurdish region we are shown is in complete contrast to the optimistic picture painted by some international media reports.
The Times Literary Supplement (2008)
After years of decline, cities are now viewed as opportunities, and city regions could help to drive local and national economies.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
In other languages
region
British English: region /ˈriːdʒən/ NOUN
A region is an area of a country or of the world.
...one of the most popular regions in the country.
American English: region
Arabic: إقْلِيم
Brazilian Portuguese: região
Chinese: 地域
Croatian: regija
Czech: region
Danish: region
Dutch: regio
European Spanish: región
Finnish: alue seutu
French: région
German: Region
Greek: περιοχή
Italian: regione
Japanese: 地域
Korean: 지역
Norwegian: region
Polish: region
European Portuguese: região
Romanian: regiune
Russian: область
Latin American Spanish: región
Swedish: region
Thai: เขต
Turkish: bölge
Ukrainian: регіон
Vietnamese: khu vực
All related terms of 'region'
D region
the lowest region of the ionosphere , extending from a height of about 60 kilometres to about 90 kilometres: contains a low concentration of free electrons and reflects low-frequency radio waves
E region
a region of the ionosphere , extending from a height of 90 to about 150 kilometres . It reflects radio waves of medium wavelength
F region
the highest region of the ionosphere , extending from a height of about 150 kilometres to about 1000 kilometres. It contains the highest proportion of free electrons and is the most useful region for long-range radio transmission
wine region
A region is a large area of land that is different from other areas of land, for example because it is one of the different parts of a country with its own customs and characteristics, or because it has a particular geographical feature .
border region
A region is a large area of land that is different from other areas of land, for example because it is one of the different parts of a country with its own customs and characteristics, or because it has a particular geographical feature .
remote region
A region is a large area of land that is different from other areas of land, for example because it is one of the different parts of a country with its own customs and characteristics, or because it has a particular geographical feature .
Borders Region
a former local government region in S Scotland, formed in 1975 from Berwick , Peebles , Roxburgh, Selkirk , and part of Midlothian ; replaced in 1996 by Scottish Borders council area
Central Region
a former local government region in central Scotland, formed in 1975 from Clackmannanshire , most of Stirlingshire , and parts of Perthshire , West Lothian, Fife , and Kinross-shire ; in 1996 it was replaced by the council areas of Stirling , Clackmannanshire, and Falkirk
coastal region
A region is a large area of land that is different from other areas of land, for example because it is one of the different parts of a country with its own customs and characteristics, or because it has a particular geographical feature .
critical region
that part of a statistical distribution in which the probability of a given hypothesis is less than the chosen significance level, so that the hypothesis would be rejected
eastern region
A region is a large area of land that is different from other areas of land, for example because it is one of the different parts of a country with its own customs and characteristics, or because it has a particular geographical feature .
Grampian Region
a former local government region in NE Scotland, formed in 1975 from Aberdeenshire , Kincardineshire , and most of Banffshire and Morayshire; replaced in 1996 by the council areas of Aberdeenshire, City of Aberdeen , and Moray
Lothian Region
a former local government region in SE central Scotland , formed in 1975 from East Lothian, most of Midlothian , and West Lothian; replaced in 1996 by the council areas of East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian, and Edinburgh
Tayside Region
a former local government region in E Scotland: formed in 1975 from Angus , Kinross-shire , and most of Perthshire ; replaced in 1996 by the council areas of Angus, City of Dundee , and Perth and Kinross
autonomous region
A region is a large area of land that is different from other areas of land, for example because it is one of the different parts of a country with its own customs and characteristics, or because it has a particular geographical feature .
breakaway region
A region is a large area of land that is different from other areas of land, for example because it is one of the different parts of a country with its own customs and characteristics, or because it has a particular geographical feature .
mountainous region
A region is a large area of land that is different from other areas of land, for example because it is one of the different parts of a country with its own customs and characteristics, or because it has a particular geographical feature .
Strathclyde Region
a former local government region in W Scotland : formed in 1975 from Glasgow , Renfrewshire , Lanarkshire , Buteshire , Dunbartonshire , and parts of Argyllshire , Ayrshire , and Stirlingshire ; replaced in 1996 by the council areas of Glasgow, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, Inverclyde , North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, Argyll and Bute , East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, and East Ayrshire
in the region of
You say in the region of to indicate that an amount that you are stating is approximate .
destabilize the region
A region is a large area of land that is different from other areas of land, for example because it is one of the different parts of a country with its own customs and characteristics, or because it has a particular geographical feature .
Jewish Autonomous Region
an administrative division of SE Russia, in E Siberia : colonized by Jews in 1928; largely agricultural. Capital: Birobidzhan . Pop: 190 900 (2002). Area: 36 000 sq km (13 895 sq miles)
Xizang Autonomous Region
an autonomous region of SW China; formerly a theocracy and the centre of Lamaism : Europeans strictly excluded in the 19th century; invaded by China in 1950; rebellion (1959) against Chinese rule suppressed and the Dalai Lama fled to India; military rule imposed (1989–90) after continued demands for independence ; consists largely of a vast high plateau between the Himalayas and Kunlun Mountains. Capital: Lhasa . Pop: 2 700 000 (2003 est). Area: 1 221 601 sq km (471 660 sq miles)
Bluegrass Country
region in central Ky. where there is much bluegrass
Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
an administrative division of S China . Capital: Nanning . Pop: 48 570 000 (2003 est). Area: 220 400 sq km (85 100 sq miles)
Kwangsi-Chuang Autonomous Region
an administrative division of S China . Capital: Nanning . Pop: 48 570 000 (2003 est). Area: 220 400 sq km (85 100 sq miles)
Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
an administrative division of NW China, south of Inner Mongolia . Capital: Yinchuan . Pop: 5 800 000 (2003 est). Area: 66 400 sq km (25 896 sq miles)
South Ossetian Autonomous Region
a disputed region in Georgia on the S slopes of the Caucasus Mountains; in 1990 it voted to join Russia , leading to armed conflict with Georgian forces; it became an autonomous region in 1997 but later lost this status under a nationwide reorganization of local government; it declared itself an independent republic in 2008 following armed conflict in the region between Russian and Georgian forces. Capital: Tskhinvali . Pop: about 70 000 (2000 est). Area: 3900 sq km (1500 sq miles)
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
an administrative division of NW China: established in 1955 for the Uygur ethnic minority , with autonomous subdivisions for other small minorities; produces over half China's wool and contains valuable mineral resources . Capital: Ürümqi. Pop: 19 340 000 (2003 est). Area: 1 646 799 sq km (635 829 sq miles)
Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region
a former administrative division in S Azerbaijan . In 1990–94 Armenian claims to the region led to violent unrest and fighting between national forces; it is now governed unofficially by the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. Capital: Xankändi. Pop: 143 000 (2000 est). Area: 4400 sq km (1700 sq miles)
Sinkiang-Uighur Autonomous Region
an administrative division of NW China: established in 1955 for the Uygur ethnic minority , with autonomous subdivisions for other small minorities; produces over half China's wool and contains valuable mineral resources . Capital: Ürümqi. Pop: 19 340 000 (2003 est). Area: 1 646 799 sq km (635 829 sq miles)
Inner Mongolia
an autonomous region of NE China : consists chiefly of the Mongolian plateau , with the Gobi Desert in the north and the Great Wall of China in the south. Capital: Hohhot . Pop: 23 800 000 (2003 est). Area: 1 177 500 sq km (459 225 sq miles)
Chinese translation of 'region'
region
(ˈriːdʒən)
n(c)
(= area) 区(區)域 (qūyù) (个(個), gè)
(= administrative division) 地区(區) (dìqū)
in the region of (frm, = approximately) 大约(約) (dàyuē)
1 (noun)
Definition
an area considered as a unit for geographical or social reasons
a remote mountain region
Synonyms
area
the large number of community groups in the area
country
This is some of the best walking country in the district.
place
the opportunity to visit new places
part
It's a beautiful part of the country.
That kind of behaviour doesn't go down too well round these parts.
land
The land I call my home
quarter
He wandered through the Chinese quarter.
division
Each was divided into several divisions.
section
Kolonarai is a lovely residential section of Athens.
sector
Officers were going to retake sectors of the city.
district
I drove around the business district.
territory
They deny that any of their territory is under rebel control.
zone
The area has been declared a disaster zone.
province
patch
the little vegetable patch in her backyard
turf (slang)
Their turf was Paris: its streets, theatres, homes and parks.
tract
A vast tract of land is ready for development.
expanse
a vast expanse of grassland
locality
Details of the drinking water quality in your locality can be obtained.
2 (noun)
Definition
a sphere of activity or interest
Synonyms
sphere
the sphere of international politics
world
The publishing world had never seen an event quite like this.
field
They are both experts in their field.
province
Opera remained largely the province of the aristocracy.
realm
the realm of politics
domain
This sort of information should be in the public domain.
phrase
See in the region of
subject word lists
See French regionsSee French départementsSee German statesSee Italian regionsSee Italian provincesSee Spanish regionsSee Spanish provinces
Additional synonyms
in the sense of country
Definition
the territory of a nation or state
This is some of the best walking country in the district.
Synonyms
territory,
part,
land,
region,
terrain
in the sense of district
Definition
an area which has recognizable or special features
I drove around the business district.
Synonyms
area,
community,
region,
sector,
quarter,
ward,
parish,
neighbourhood,
vicinity,
locality,
locale,
neck of the woods (informal)
in the sense of division
Definition
one of the parts into which something is divided
Each was divided into several divisions.
Synonyms
part,
bit,
piece,
section,
sector,
class,
category,
segment,
portion,
fraction,
compartment
Synonyms of 'region'
region
Explore 'region' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of domain
Definition
a particular area of activity or interest
This sort of information should be in the public domain.
Synonyms
sphere,
area,
field,
concern,
scene (informal),
sector,
territory,
province,
arena,
realm
in the sense of expanse
Definition
an uninterrupted wide area
a vast expanse of grassland
Synonyms
area,
range,
field,
space,
stretch,
sweep,
extent,
plain,
tract,
breadth
in the sense of field
Definition
an area of human activity or knowledge
They are both experts in their field.
Synonyms
speciality,
line,
area,
department (informal),
environment,
territory,
discipline,
province,
pale,
confines,
sphere,
domain,
specialty,
sphere of influence,
purview,
metier,
sphere of activity,
bailiwick,
sphere of interest,
sphere of study
in the sense of land
Definition
a country, region, or area
The land I call my home
Synonyms
country,
nation,
region,
state,
district,
territory,
province,
kingdom,
realm,
tract,
motherland,
fatherland,
l&
in the sense of locality
Definition
a neighbourhood or area
Details of the drinking water quality in your locality can be obtained.
Synonyms
neighbourhood,
area,
region,
district,
vicinity,
neck of the woods (informal)
in the sense of part
Definition
a region or area
It's a beautiful part of the country.That kind of behaviour doesn't go down too well round these parts.
Synonyms
region,
area,
district,
territory,
neighbourhood,
quarter,
vicinity,
neck of the woods (informal),
airt (Scottish)
in the sense of patch
Definition
a small plot of land
the little vegetable patch in her backyard
Synonyms
plot,
area,
ground,
land,
tract
in the sense of place
Definition
a geographical point, such as a town or city
the opportunity to visit new places
Synonyms
region,
city,
town,
quarter,
village,
district,
neighbourhood,
hamlet,
vicinity,
locality,
locale,
dorp (South Africa)
in the sense of province
Definition
an area of learning, activity, etc.
Opera remained largely the province of the aristocracy.
Synonyms
area,
business,
concern,
responsibility,
part,
line,
charge,
role,
post,
department (informal),
field,
duty,
function,
employment,
capacity,
orbit,
sphere,
turf (slang),
pigeon (British, informal)
in the sense of quarter
Definition
a region or district of a town or city
He wandered through the Chinese quarter.
Synonyms
district,
region,
neighbourhood,
place,
point,
part,
side,
area,
position,
station,
spot,
territory,
zone,
location,
province,
colony,
locality
Additional synonyms
in the sense of realm
Definition
a field of interest or study
the realm of politics
Synonyms
field,
world,
area,
province,
sphere,
department (informal),
region,
branch,
territory,
zone,
patch,
orbit,
turf (slang)
in the sense of section
Definition
a distinct part of a country or community
Kolonarai is a lovely residential section of Athens.
Synonyms
district,
area,
region,
sector,
zone
in the sense of sector
Definition
a portion into which an area is divided for military operations
Officers were going to retake sectors of the city.
Synonyms
area,
part,
region,
district,
zone,
quarter,
belt,
neighbourhood,
tract
in the sense of territory
Definition
the geographical area under the control of a particular government
They deny that any of their territory is under rebel control.
Synonyms
district,
area,
land,
region,
state,
country,
sector,
zone,
province,
patch,
turf (slang),
domain,
terrain,
tract,
bailiwick
in the sense of tract
Definition
a large area, esp. of land
A vast tract of land is ready for development.
Synonyms
area,
lot,
region,
estate (British),
district,
stretch,
quarter,
territory,
extent,
zone,
plot,
expanse
in the sense of turf
Definition
a person's area of knowledge or influence
Their turf was Paris: its streets, theatres, homes and parks.
Synonyms
area or sphere of influence,
territory,
province,
preserve,
patch (British, informal),
domain,
manor (British, informal),
home ground,
stamping ground,
bailiwick (informal)
in the sense of world
Definition
an area, sphere, or realm considered as a complete environment
The publishing world had never seen an event quite like this.
Synonyms
sphere,
system,
area,
field,
environment,
province,
kingdom,
realm,
domain
in the sense of zone
Definition
a region, area, or section characterized by some distinctive feature or quality