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Synonyms for region

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ree-juhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈri dʒən

Top 10 synonyms for region
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Définition of region

Origin :
  • c.1300, "tract of land of a considerable but indefinite extent," from Anglo-French regioun, Old French region "land, region, province" (12c.), from Latin regionem (nominative regio) "a district, portion of a country, territory, district; a direction, line; boundary line, limit," noun of state from past participle stem of regere "to direct, rule" (see regal). Phrase in the region of "about" (of numbers, etc.) is recorded from 1961.
  • noun area, domain; scope
Example sentences :
  • But all this was as yet only in the region of the feeling, not at all in that of the thinking.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • God's beginnings are imperceptible, whether in the region of soul or of matter.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • He might be a good doctor and a philanthropic one; his visits to this region looked like it.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • From many points of view this region of survivals is full of interest.
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • We are now in the region of the Causses; around us rise the spurs of Sauveterre and Svrac.
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • The settling of this region well deserves a place in history.
  • Extract from : « The Adventures of Colonel Daniel Boone » by John Filson
  • From this point till we approach Cette the region defies definition.
  • Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • In this region there are whole nations of cannibals, who devour their captives.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • The Past is the region of sobs, the Future is the realm of song.
  • Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce
  • But the firm ground ceased and he rode through a region of swamps.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

Antonyms for region

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