[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
[noun] 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" Synonyms:sphere, domain, orbit, field, arena
[noun] a subject of study; "it was his area of specialization"; "areas of interest include..."
[noun] a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function; "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants"
[noun] 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
[noun] 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
