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 area area /ˈɛriːə/

noun

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