Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of region
"After leaving the bustling metropolis, we drove through several quiet regions where life moved at a much slower pace."
the rest of the country excluding the capital city or metropolitan region
In plain English: Regions are large areas of land that share similar features or belong to a specific place.
"The weather varies significantly across different regions of the country."
Derived from Latin regio, this term originally meant an area marked by distinct characteristics such as climate or vegetation rather than political boundaries. It entered English in the late 14th century to denote a specific part of the world or country.