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(r?"j?n), n.[F. rgion, from L. regio a direction, a boundary line, region, fr. regere to guide, direct. See Regimen.] 1. One of the grand districts or quarters into which any space or surface, as of the earth or the heavens, is conceived of as divided; hence, in general, a portion of space or territory of indefinite extent; country; province; district; tract. If thence he 'scappe, into whatever world, Or unknown region. Milton. 2. Tract, part, or space, lying about and including anything; neighborhood; vicinity; sphere. "Though the fork invade the region of my heart." Shak. Philip, tetrarch of .. the region of Trachonitis. Luke iii. 1. 3. The upper air; the sky; the heavens. [Obs.] Anon the dreadful thunder Doth rend the region. Shak. 4. The inhabitants of a district. Matt. iii. 5. 5. Place; rank; station. [Obs. or R.] He is of too high a region. Shak. スポンサード リンク
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