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Definitions

region

[ree-juhn] / ˈri dʒən /
NOUN
area, domain; scope
Synonyms
STRONGEST
country district field land locality neighborhood part place province sector suburb territory world zone
STRONG
arena bailiwick belt block clearing demesne division domain dominion environs expanse ground jungle locale precinct quarter range realm scene section shire sphere terrain tract turf vicinity walk ward
WEAK
inner city neck of woods stomping ground
Antonyms
STRONGEST
metropolis whole
STRONG
sky

Example Sentences

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Much of the region is heavily dependent on oil and gas supplies that are normally shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, which is currently effectively blocked.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

It would be a surprise if the U.S. decides to pull out of the region and basically tell Iran it can just have the strait, said Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist at LPL Financial.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

The majority were in the Attica region that encompasses Athens, with most calls for fallen trees.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Previously, scientists believed actin mainly reached this region by random diffusion.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

“Not the highest score in the region, by any means, but just high enough.”

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.