How Do You Spell REGION?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈiːd͡ʒən] (IPA)

The word "region" is spelled with six letters and pronounced as /ˈriːdʒən/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first two letters, "re", represent the prefix meaning "again" or "back", while the remaining letters represent the root word "gion". The sound /dʒ/ is represented by the letter "g" in this case, as it is followed by the vowel "i". The vowel sound in the middle of the word is represented by the letter "i" with a long /iː/ sound. The final letter "n" represents the sound /n/ at the end of the word.

REGION Meaning and Definition

  1. Region:

    A region refers to a defined geographic area that shares certain similar characteristics or features. It is a bounded space where various human and physical aspects interconnect and form a distinct unit, allowing for analysis and comparison. Regions are identified based on a range of factors, including natural features such as landforms, climate, vegetation, and wildlife, as well as human elements like population, culture, language, and economic activities.

    Regions can vary in size, ranging from small-scale areas like neighborhoods or towns to expansive territories encompassing multiple countries or even continents. They can be defined by various boundaries such as political, natural, or cultural. Political boundaries, such as state or provincial lines, often divide regions administratively, while natural boundaries include rivers, mountain ranges, or coastlines that naturally separate one region from another. Cultural boundaries refer to areas defined by shared customs, traditions, and ways of life.

    Regions are essential for studying and understanding various aspects of geography, sociology, economics, and other branches of knowledge. They provide a framework for analyzing similarities and differences between different areas, allowing for comparisons, identification of patterns, and the examination of unique characteristics. Regions can have their own distinctive characteristics, such as regional dialects, traditional cuisines, or specific industries. However, they are not fixed entities and can evolve over time due to factors like migration, technological advancements, or political changes.

  2. 1. A more or less arbitrarily limited portion of the surface of the body. 2. A portion of the body having a special nervous or vascular supply. 3. A part of an organ having a special function as the motor region of the brain.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. A portion or space of territory of indefinite extent; a country; a district; a tract of space; any large tract of sea or land characterised by some features not found in other areas or parts; in anat., a part or division of the body.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of REGION

The word "region" originated from the Latin word "regio", which indicated "direction, boundary, or district". It derived from the verb "regere", meaning "to govern or rule". In Middle English, the term evolved into "regioun" and eventually became "region" in Modern English.

Idioms with the word REGION

  • in the region of (some amount) The idiom "in the region of (some amount)" means approximately or roughly around a particular quantity. It implies that the exact amount is not known, but it is likely to be close to the mentioned figure.

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Plural form of REGION is REGIONS

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