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Region Meaning, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：geographical area (region)
region
/ˈriːdʒən/
n.
A large area of land that has common features and is different from surrounding areas.
geographical area
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/ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkl ˈɛriə/
n.
A large, continuous part of the Earth's surface that is distinguished by certain natural or artificial features.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'regio' (direction, boundary) + -ion; root 'reg-' meaning to rule or direct.
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'reg' as in 'regulate'—a region is an area that is regulated or defined.
📖 Example
This region is famous for its beautiful mountains and clean lakes.
This region is famous for its beautiful mountains and clean lakes.
🔗 Collocations
autonomous region – an area with a degree of self-government
economic region – a geographic area defined by economic activities
coastal region – an area along the coast
🔄 Synonyms
🌱 Derivatives
regional (adj.) – relating to a region
regionalize (v.) – to divide into regions
regionally (adv.) – in a regional manner
📖 Cultural Story
Used in Ancient Rome for administrative districts. Later adopted in geography and anatomy for defined areas.
Meaning 2：anatomical region (region)
region
/ˈriːdʒən/
n.
A particular part of the body.
anatomical region
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/ˌænəˈtɒmɪkəl ˈriːdʒən/
n.
A specific part of the body, especially one defined by its location or function.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The doctor gently pressed on the region around my stomach to check for discomfort.
The doctor gently pressed on the region around my stomach to check for discomfort.
🔗 Collocations
abdominal region – the area of the abdomen
lumbar region – the lower back area
thoracic region – the chest area
🔄 Synonyms
🌱 Derivatives
regional (adj.) – relating to a specific body region
regionally (adv.) – in a regional manner (of the body)
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