région — meaning in English

English meaning

• area noun The size of a surface, measured in square units.
• belt noun A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold up clothing or carry items.
• district noun An area defined for administrative, political, or geographic purposes.
• locality noun A particular area or neighbourhood, especially one being discussed for its own character.
• region noun A large area of land or space treated as a unit because of its geography, its climate, its culture or the way it is governed.

Senses

région is used for these senses in English:

• area A particular geographic region.
• belt (usually, capitalized) A geographical region known for a particular product, feature or demographic (Corn Belt, Bible Belt, Black Belt, Green Belt).
• locality The features or surroundings of a particular place.

area — full definition

1. noun The size of a surface, measured in square units.
2. noun A particular region, part of a place, or scope of activity.

belt — full definition

1. noun A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to hold up clothing or carry items.
2. noun A safety strap that holds a person in place, such as in a car.
3. noun A looping band that transfers motion or power in a machine.
4. noun A region known for a particular feature, industry, or crop.
5. verb Informally, to hit hard, or to sing loudly and powerfully.

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