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: country ]

a subject of study; it was his area of specialization; areas of interest include...'

a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve; in the abdominal region

[ Syn: region ]

a particular environment or walk of life; his social sphere is limited; it was a closed area of employment; hes out of my orbit

[ Syn: sphere , domain , orbit , field , arena ]

a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function; the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants'

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: expanse , surface area ]