Area meaning

What does “area” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“area” is a noun with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography).

area

noun

  1. a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

    “it was a mountainous area”

    “Bible country”

    Synonymscountry
  2. a subject of study

    “it was his area of specialization”

    “areas of interest include...”

  3. a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve

    “in the abdominal region”

    Synonymsregion
  4. a particular environment or walk of life

    “his social sphere is limited”

    “it was a closed area of employment”

  5. a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function

    “the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants”

  6. the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary

    “the area of a rectangle”

    “it was about 500 square feet in area”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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