geographical region

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Word: Geographical Region

Definition: A geographical region is a specific area of the Earth that is defined by certain physical features, climates, cultures, or political boundaries. It can be a large area, like a continent, or a smaller area, like a city or a neighborhood.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "geographical region" when you want to talk about a specific part of the world that has similar characteristics.
• It’s often used in discussions about geography, culture, economics, and environmental studies.

Example:

• "The Amazon rainforest is a unique geographical region known for its biodiversity."
• "The geographical region of the Sahara Desert is characterized by its dry climate and sand dunes."

Advanced Usage:

• In academic or scientific contexts, you might hear terms like "biogeographical region," which refers to an area defined by its biological characteristics.
• In social studies, "geopolitical region" might be used to discuss areas defined by political boundaries and relationships.

Word Variants:

• Geography (noun): The study of the Earth’s landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and their environments.
• Regional (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of a particular region.
• Geographical (adjective): Related to geography or the physical features of the Earth.

Different Meanings:

• While "geographical region" usually refers to physical space on Earth, it can also refer to areas defined by cultural or political factors.

Synonyms:

• Area
• Zone
• District
• Locale
• Territory

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "In the region of": This phrase means approximately or around a certain amount or number. For example, "The cost is in the region of $100."
• "Regionally speaking": This phrase is used to introduce a discussion or points that are specific to a certain geographic area.

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Noun

1. a demarcated area of the Earth

Synonyms

• geographical area
• geographic area
• geographic region