Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A specific area of land, often with shared characteristics or defined borders.
Region
/ˈriːdʒən/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonymsExamples:
My family lives in this region.I enjoy traveling to different regions of the country.
Etymology:
The term region comes from the Latin word regionem (nominative regio), which means a direction, district, or area. This in turn stems from regere, meaning to direct or rule.
Usage Statistics:
106 mentions per 1 million words 
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