region

region is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɹiːʤn̩/
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Noun

Singular region

Plural regions

1. A region is an area of land or of the body.

   The fishing problems have been happening only in the Atlantic coast region.

   The southern regions of Japan are warm and tropical.

   If we do an operation in this region of the brain, you may lose your ability to speak.