area
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- n 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 - n a subject of study
it was his area of specialization
areas of interest include... - n a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
- n a particular environment or walk of life
it was a closed area of employment - n a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants - n the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
the area of a rectangle
it was about 500 square feet in area
- Featuring one of the most volatile social and religious dynamics in the country, the area is dotted with Shi'a urban centers surrounded by Sunni farming communities.
- But apparently someone involved in the area's sectarian violence had been there recently: left behind was a leather-bound day planner that gave a disturbing picture of the .
- The problem is particularly acute in Southern California, which has the heaviest air traffic of any area in the world.