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AWL Sublist 2 · Academic Word
region
/ˈriːdʒən/ Syllables: ˈre·gion
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
A large area with common characteristics, usually part of a larger country.
Synonyms
area
zone
territory
Antonyms
None available
Translations
region in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
منطقة، إقليم
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
مساحة كبيرة من الأرض لها صفات متشابهة، وعادة ما تكون جزءًا من بلد أكبر.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
A region is a distinct geographical area. Regions share similar climate, culture, or administrative boundaries.
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Memory TipRegion comes from Latin 'regio' meaning a direction — an area defined by its boundaries.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The study examined economic disparities between the northern and southern regions.
Climate change is expected to affect agricultural output differently across world regions.
Regional development policies aim to reduce inequality between urban and rural areas.
Word Families & Pronunciation
region
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| adjective | regional |
| adverb | regionally |
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