Definitions
noun
a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
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”
noun
the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary
“the area of a rectangle”
noun
a particular environment or walk of life
“it was a closed area of employment”
noun
a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
“the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants”
noun
a subject of study
“it was his area of specialization”
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