Synonym: district, expanse, extent, neighborhood, region, section, size, space, territory, zone. Similar words: real, rear, read, really, react, realm, break, reach. Meaning: ['eərɪə] 
n. 1. a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) 2. a particular environment or walk of life 3. a subject of study 4. a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function 5. a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve 6. the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary.
n. 1. a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) 2. a particular environment or walk of life 3. a subject of study 4. a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function 5. a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve 6. the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary. 
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(1) The town has been designated a development area.
(2) The area is of great botanical interest.
(3) We can't overbuild a natural environment area.
(4) The mountain area is covered entirely in dense jungle.
(5) Burglaries in the area have risen by 5%.
(6) The area was constantly hit by drought.
(7) Troops have been dispatched to the area.
(8) The UN declared it a safe area.
(9) A great epidemic burst forth in that area.
(10) This area has been designated a National Park.
(11) The population in this area is quite widely dispersed.
(12) People are fearful of rising crime in the area.
(13) This floor has been designated a no-smoking area.
(14) The area is very rich in minerals .
(15) It's an area of outstanding natural beauty.
(16) This area of the country is mostly desert.
(17) The area has an abundance of wildlife.
(18) There is plenty of coal in this area.
(19) The area is rich in different plant species.
(20) The lake was recently designated a conservation area.
(21) The area has a few local peculiarities.
(22) The farm and surrounding area was flooded.
(23) This custom prevails over the whole area.
(24) The area has a large, but politically inactive population.
(25) House prices have plummeted in this area.
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(27) The money was distributed among schools in the area.
(28) Something unexpected always breaks out in this area.
(29) The area has not yet been fully excavated.
(30) The building doesn't fit in with the surrounding area.