Area - Definition
area
n 1: 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" [syn: area, country]
2: a subject of study; "it was his area of specialization";
"areas of interest include..."
3: a part of an animal that has a special function or is
supplied by a given artery or nerve; "in the abdominal
region" [syn: area, region]
4: 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" [syn: sphere, domain, area, orbit,
field, arena]
5: a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or
function; "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room
for servants"
6: the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a
boundary; "the area of a rectangle"; "it was about 500 square
feet in area" [syn: area, expanse, surface area]