zone (n.)

  1. a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features

  2. any of the regions of the surface of the Earth loosely divided according to latitude or longitude

    [ Syn: geographical zone ]

  3. an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic

  4. (anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure

    [ Syn: zona ]

    zone (v.)

  1. regulate housing in; of certain areas of towns

    [ Syn: district ]

  2. separate or apportion into sections; partition a room off

    [ Syn: partition ]

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