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region noun 1 an area of the world or of a country, especially one with particular geographical, social, etc characteristics. 2 (Region) especially (1973-96) in Scotland: an administrative area. 3 anatomy an area of the body in the area of or near a specified part, organ, etc • the abdominal region. 4 geog any of the different layers into which the atmosphere and sea are divided according to height or depth. 5 an area of activity or interest. regional adj 1 relating to a region. 2 said of pain: affecting a particular area of the body. regionalization or regionalisation noun the dividing of England (in 1972) and Scotland (in 1973) into regions for local government administration. regionally adverb. in the region of approximately; nearly • it cost in the region of a hundred pounds.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from Latin regio, from regere to rule.