area area /ˈɛriːə/
noun
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()
A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
(
country
, area
)
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
It was a mountainous area
it was a mountainous area
Bible country
Bible country
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A subject of study
(
area
)
a subject of study
It was his area of specialization
it was his area of specialization
Areas of interest include...
areas of interest include...
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A part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
(
region
, area
)
a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
In the abdominal region
in the abdominal region
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A particular environment or walk of life
(
arena
, orbit
, domain
, area
, field
, sphere
)
a particular environment or walk of life
His social sphere is limited
his social sphere is limited
It was a closed area of employment
it was a closed area of employment
He's out of my orbit
he's out of my orbit
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A part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
(
area
)
a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
The spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants
the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants
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The extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
(
expanse
, surface area
, area
)
the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
The area of a rectangle
the area of a rectangle
It was about 500 square feet in area
it was about 500 square feet in area