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