/zəʊn/

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Meaning

A part of a place that is kept separate for one special use.

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Word origin

From Greek zone meaning a belt, through Latin zona. Early maps drew the belts of climate around the earth as zones.

Origin
Greek
Root
zone

Grammar

Gender
Pluralzones

Examples

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A zone has a clear edge and a rule about what happens inside it.

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Towns are often split into zones for houses, shops and factories.

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A zone can be marked off because it is not safe.

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This word is taught in chapter 22, lesson 8: zone, merry, senior and 7 more words.