A2noun 1K

Region

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈriːdʒən/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈriːdʒən/"]/

Meaning of Region

a large area of land, usually without exact limits or borders

In simple words: An area or part of a country or the world.

Region in a sentence

• The region is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich culture.
• Our company is expanding into the region to tap into new markets.
• Different regions of the country have distinct traditions.
• The Mediterranean region has a warm climate most of the year.
• She is responsible for overseeing the education policies in her region.

How to use Region

Use 'region' when discussing parts of countries or geographic areas. It's more formal than 'area' and is suitable for academic or professional contexts but not typically used in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

region + of + location

Memory hint

Think of 'region' as a 'rig' with an 'ion' — a space where distinct things are gathered.

Related words

Collocations with Region

• large
• small
• entire
• inhabit
• live in
• occupy
• cover somebody/​something
• across a/​the region
• from a/​the region
• in a/​the region
• something varies from region to region
• large
• small
• entire
• inhabit
• live in
• occupy
• cover somebody/​something
• across a/​the region
• from a/​the region
• in a/​the region
• something varies from region to region
• distinct
• particular
• specific
• from a/​the region
• in a/​the region
• within a/​the region

Synonyms for Region

• approximately

Opposites of Region

• whole
• entirety

Common mistakes with Region

• Confusing 'region' with 'regionally' as they are different parts of speech.
• 'Region' is often misused in singular form when referring to multiple areas, e.g., saying 'regions' instead of 'region'.

Frequently asked questions about Region

What does Region mean?

An area or part of a country or the world.

What is the definition of Region?

a large area of land, usually without exact limits or borders

How do you use Region in a sentence?

The region is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich culture.

Can you give another example of Region?

Our company is expanding into the region to tap into new markets.

What are synonyms for Region?

Common alternatives include approximately.

What is the opposite of Region?

Opposite meanings include whole, entirety.

What words go with Region?

It commonly pairs with large, small, entire, inhabit, live in, occupy, cover somebody/​something, across a/​the region, from a/​the region, in a/​the region, something varies from region to region, large, small, entire, inhabit, live in, occupy, cover somebody/​something, across a/​the region, from a/​the region, in a/​the region, something varies from region to region, distinct, particular, specific, from a/​the region, in a/​the region, within a/​the region.

What are common mistakes when using Region?

Confusing 'region' with 'regionally' as they are different parts of speech. 'Region' is often misused in singular form when referring to multiple areas, e.g., saying 'regions' instead of 'region'.

How do you pronounce Region?

US: /["/ˈriːdʒən/"]/, UK: /["/ˈriːdʒən/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Region?

Use 'region' when discussing parts of countries or geographic areas. It's more formal than 'area' and is suitable for academic or professional contexts but not typically used in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Region?

"Region" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.