region
gb/ɹˈid͡ʒən/ us/ɹˈid͡ʒən/
A2
English
~ 800
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
Large area with common features
A big area of land or part of the world with similar things like weather, culture, or government.
Usage pattern:
[a/an/the] region [of/in/around something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'region' with 'country'. A country is a political unit, while a region can be part of a country or span multiple countries.
Synonyms
area (A more general term for any space; does not always imply shared characteristics.)
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zone (Often used for areas defined for a specific purpose, such as safety or climate.)
Antonyms
point (Refers to a very small or exact location, opposite of a large area.)
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whole (Refers to the entire entity rather than a part of it.)
Collocations
mountainous region
|coastal region
|remote region
|region of the country
|border region
Themes
geography
|politics
|travel
|space
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The Amazon region is known for its rich biodiversity.
- Many people in this region speak both French and German.
- The region has experienced heavy rainfall this year.
- Tourism is the main source of income in the coastal region.
- This region is famous for its wine production.
Learner examples
- This region is very cold in winter.
- I live in a farming region.
- The desert region gets little rain.
- That region is far from the city.
Noun
technical
B2
entity
2
Part of an organ or structure
A part of a body, organ, or system that is different from other parts.
Usage pattern:
[a/an/the] region [of/in something]
Common mistake:
Some learners use 'area' instead of 'region' in technical contexts; 'region' is preferred in anatomy and scientific writing.
Synonyms
section (A general term for a divided part of something.)
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zone (In science, refers to a defined area within a structure.)
Collocations
abdominal region
|brain region
|thoracic region
|lumbar region
Themes
science
|medicine
|body
Examples
- Pain in the abdominal region can indicate several conditions.
- This brain region controls memory and learning.
- The thoracic region contains the heart and lungs.
Learner examples
- The heart is in the chest region.
- This region of the brain helps you see.
- The stomach is in the middle region of the body.
Grammar
Dictionary form
region
IPA
GB/ɹˈid͡ʒən/
US/ɹˈid͡ʒən/
Syllables & stress
re - gion (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: region
- Plural: regions
Word family
Forms
regions
noun
Core family
regional
adjective B1
Related words
regionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
regionalism
noun
Expressions
in the region of
1/ˈɪn ðə ɹˈid͡ʒən əv/
fixed phrase
Approximately a certain amount
About or close to a certain number or amount.
Examples
- The repairs will cost in the region of $500.
- They expect attendance to be in the region of 2,000 people.
regional development
1/ɹˈid͡ʒənəl dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
Economic growth in an area
Improving the economy and living conditions in a certain part of a country or world.
Examples
- The government is investing heavily in regional development.
- Regional development programs aim to reduce inequality between urban and rural areas.
regional development
2/ɹˈid͡ʒənəl dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
fixed phrase
Growth in a certain region
Improving business, jobs, and living conditions in one part of a country.
Examples
- The project focuses on regional development in rural areas.
- Regional development is key to reducing inequality between cities and countryside.