Region

Pronunciation: /ˈriːdʒən/

Definitions of region

noun a large, indefinite, and contiguous part of a space or territory

Example Sentences

A1 I live in the northern region of the country.

A2 The wine produced in this region is famous for its quality.

B1 The government is investing in infrastructure development in the region.

B2 Tourists flock to this region for its beautiful beaches and clear waters.

C1 The region's economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and tourism.

C2 The region's unique cultural heritage attracts visitors from all over the world.

Examples of region in a Sentence

formal The region is known for its rich cultural heritage and historical landmarks.

informal I heard the region has some great hiking trails and scenic views.

slang The party in that region is always lit, you should definitely check it out.

figurative In the vast region of possibilities, anything can happen.

Grammatical Forms of region

• past tense: regioned
• plural: regions
• comparative: more region
• superlative: most region
• present tense: region
• future tense: will region
• perfect tense: have regioned
• continuous tense: is regioning
• singular: region
• positive degree: region
• infinitive: to region
• gerund: regioning
• participle: regioned

Origin and Evolution of region

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'region' originated from the Latin word 'regio' meaning direction or boundary.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'region' evolved to refer to a specific area or district with defined boundaries, often used in geographical contexts.