definition of
area

[1] #1 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". wn

[2] #2 area n. a subject of study; "it was his area of specialization"; "areas of interest include...". wn

[3] #3 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". wn

[4] #4 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] #5 area n. a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function; "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants". wn