noun · neutral

region

/ˈriːdʒən/RE·gion

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an area or division, especially part of a country or the world

Examples

The northern region experiences heavy snowfall in winter.

Regional cooperation is important for economic growth.

Poverty levels vary widely between different regions of the country.

Band 8 sentence

Cross-border agreements between neighbouring regions have accelerated trade and infrastructure projects.

Collocations

  • in the region
  • regional development
  • mountainous region

Word family

regional adjective

Common mistakes

on the regionin the region

regionally developregional development

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5area6district7+region

Synonyms

area

district

Easily confused

area

The coastal area attracts many tourists.

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