Synonyms for

Regions

Verb / ˈri:dʒʌnz / Another word for regions — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Regions refer to areas or parts of a larger area that are divided based on certain characteristics or features.

Synonyms & similar words

realm area neighborhood region part areas zones territories districts provinces sections divisions parts quarters localities communities neighborhoods tracts belts corridors enclaves precincts jurisdictions lands countries

Synonyms by register

Formal

areas territories districts zones spheres

Informal

spots places sections parts

Literary

realms domains quarters

Antonyms

whole entirety unity unification totality indivisibility

Common collocations

  • specific regions
  • remote regions
  • border regions
  • northern regions
  • southern regions
  • developing regions
  • urban regions

Word family

noun region
verb regionalize
adjective regional
adverb regionally

Usage note

While 'regions' can refer to any distinct area, it often implies a geographical or administrative division. Be mindful of the scale when using it, from large continents to smaller districts.

Example sentences

  1. The wine regions of France are known for producing some of the best wines in the world.
  2. The Amazon rainforest is located in the South American region.
  3. The United Kingdom is divided into four regions: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
  4. The Midwest region of the United States is known for its corn and wheat production.
  5. The coastal region of California is a popular tourist destination.

Quotes

  • "Nature has no regions; it is all one life." - Samuel Taylor Coleridge
  • "The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its cultures." - Unknown
  • "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." - Saint Augustine

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