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area meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of area at MeaningMonkey.org. area meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.AREA noun
Definition of area (noun)
- 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"
- synonyms: country
- a subject of study
- "it was his area of specialization"; "areas of interest include..."
- a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
- "in the abdominal region"
- synonyms: region
- a particular environment or walk of life
- a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
- "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants"
- the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
- "the area of a rectangle"; "it was about 500 square feet in area"
- synonyms: expanse, surface area
Source: Princeton University Wordnet