Region

Definition of Region

Re´gion Pronunciation: r?´j?n

n.	1.	One of the grand districts or quarters into which any space or surface, as of the earth or the heavens, is conceived of as divided; hence, in general, a portion of space or territory of indefinite extent; country; province; district; tract. If thence he 'scappe, into whatever world, Or unknown region. - Milton.
	2.	Tract, part, or space, lying about and including anything; neighborhood; vicinity; sphere. Philip, tetrarch of .. the region of Trachonitis. - Luke iii. 1.
	3.	The upper air; the sky; the heavens. Anon the dreadful thunder Doth rend the region. - Shak.
	4.	The inhabitants of a district.
	5.	Place; rank; station. He is of too high a region. - Shak.

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