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area n. [
country] 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"
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area n. a subject of study; "it was his area of specialization"; "areas of interest include..."
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area n. [
region] a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve; "in the abdominal region"
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area n. [
sphere, domain, orbit, field, arena] a particular environment or walk of life; "his social sphere is limited"; "it was a closed area of employment"; "he's out of my orbit"
. wn #5
area n. a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function; "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants"
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