Definition of Area

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"
  expanse - surface area
• a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
  "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants"
  
• 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"
  sphere domain orbit field arena
• a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
  "in the abdominal region"
  region
• a subject of study
  "it was his area of specialization"
  "areas of interest include..."
  
• 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"
  country

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