Translation
region, area
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Word origin
From Latin regio ('a direction, a boundary line, a district'), from regere ('to rule, to keep straight'). English 'region' and 'regime' share the verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- regio
- English cognates
- region, regime
Grammar
Examples
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This region produces very good wine.
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The southern regions are far warmer.
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He has known the area well since childhood.
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Two regions voted against this plan.
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The area is short of doctors.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 23, lesson 12: région, amant, veille and 7 more words.