area

(noun) a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography). Synonyms: country. Examples: "It was a mountainous area." "Bible country."

(noun) a subject of study. Examples: "It was his area of specialization." "Areas of interest include...."

(noun) a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve. Synonyms: region. Examples: "In the abdominal region."

(noun) a particular environment or walk of life. Synonyms: sphere, domain, orbit, field, arena. Examples: "His social sphere is limited." "It was a closed area of employment." "He's out of my orbit."

(noun) a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function. Examples: "The spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants."

(noun) the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary. Synonyms: expanse, surface area. Examples: "The area of a rectangle." "It was about 500 square feet in area."